Average

Score: 45/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

39/100 · earnings-weighted

Great Bay Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801

🌐 https://www.greatbay.edu/

Great Bay Community College — tuition $6,450 in-state, $14,700 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%

Outcomes

46/100

Affordability

C+

57/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

37/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,440

Total Enrollment

30%

Graduation Rate

64%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$17,658

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Great Bay Community College ▼

50% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$814,666

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,974

1-Year Change

+5.8%

See full rental market data for 03801 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Great Bay Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,397

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,867

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$13,828

Median debt at graduation

33.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

25.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Great Bay Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$73,908	$82,242	+2%	#385 of 962	#784	$19,487
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$50,863	+4%	#222 of 547	#328	$11,129
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	$36,672	$47,991	+16%	#22 of 124	#46	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$35,497	$44,692	+1%	#365 of 947	#653	$13,145

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Great Bay Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $814,666
Avg rent near campus: $2,974/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03857 (3.1% cap, Newmarket)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,450	$14,700

Financial Aid

55%

Receive Any Aid

27%

Receive Pell Grants

29%

Take Out Loans

$17,658

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$16,794
$30,001 - $48,000	$22,016
$48,001 - $75,000	$22,016
$75,001 - $110,000	$22,016
$110,001+	$22,016

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 53 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 28 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 23 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23 grads/yr Psychology, General 19 grads/yr Education, General 14 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 11 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 11 grads/yr Accounting 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 8 grads/yr Engineering, General 8 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 6 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 6 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5 grads/yr History, General 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Great Bay Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,440

Total Students

58%

Women

61%

Traditional Age (18-24)

50%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic 8%

Black 2%

Asian 4%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~720 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%

Hybrid (Some Online) 40%

Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Great Bay Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Great Bay Community College?

Tuition at Great Bay Community College is $6,450 for in-state students and $14,700 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,658.

What is the graduation rate at Great Bay Community College?

The graduation rate at Great Bay Community College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Great Bay Community College a good school?

Great Bay Community College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Great Bay Community College?

Great Bay Community College has a total enrollment of 1,440 students.

Is there rental demand near Great Bay Community College?

Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Great Bay Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 720 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Portsmouth area.

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