Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Overall Completion Rate

32.7%

Working Student Success

35.2%

Transfer Out Rate

31.4%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
30.2%
Part-time Students
35.2%
First-time Students
32.7%
Transfer Students
42.2%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (35.2% vs 30.2% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 685 students

After 4 Years

25
Certificates
136
Associate Degrees
161
Total Awards
24%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

25
Certificates
163
Associate Degrees
188
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

26
Certificates
172
Associate Degrees
198
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

29%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 33
8-Year Rate: 58%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 51
8-Year Rate: 51%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 18
8-Year Rate: 39%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 28
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 145
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 88
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 313
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 60
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 26.5%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.