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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,443

2.21% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,988

After Financial Aid

2022 Acceptance Rate

88.6%

24,555 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,275,290

32.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

30.4%

194,391 Graduates

About

Associates Colleges is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2022, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Associates Colleges were Liberal Arts & Sciences (257,414 degrees awarded), General Studies (87,726 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (66,003 degrees).

In 2022, 1,318,072 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Associates Colleges. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (638,148 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331,498 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Associates Colleges is $3,443, which is $7,113 less than than the national median of $10,556. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $8,112, which is 205% of the cost for in-state students, and is $6,821 less than than the national median $14,933.

Costs

The median in-state tuition for Associates Colleges is $3,443, which is $6,720 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $10,680. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $8,112, which is 205% of the cost for in-state students, and is $6,821 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $14,933.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,988.

Tuition Costs

$3,443

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges was $8,112, which is 205% of the cost for in-state students, which was $3,960. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges is $6,821 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $14,933, and the in-state tuition is $6,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $10,680.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Associates Colleges (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,988

2022 Value

0.529%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Associates Colleges had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,988. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Associates Colleges grew by 0.529%.

This chart compares the average net price of Associates Colleges (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,165

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Associates Colleges was of $8,165 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.06% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Associates Colleges (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Associates Colleges received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2021, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Associates Colleges (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Associates Colleges received 24,555 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 16.2% annual growth. Out of those 24,555 applicants, 21,747 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,275,290 students enrolled at Associates Colleges in 2022. 5.36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Associates Colleges has an overall enrollment yield of 37.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

21,747

Accepted Out of 24,555

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Associates Colleges was 88.6% (21,747 admissions from 24,555 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 86.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 16.2%, while admissions grew by 18.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Associates Colleges (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

5.36%

Submission Percentage (2022)

968

Scores Submitted (2022)

5.36% of enrolled first-time students at Associates Colleges in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Associates Colleges had a total enrollment of 5,275,290 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges is 1,700,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,575,077. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 6.14% Asian, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.742% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Associates Colleges in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Associates Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,275,290 students. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges is 1,700,213 and the part-time enrollment is 3,575,077. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges are enrolled full-time.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Associates Colleges (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Associates Colleges was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (62%), Associates Colleges had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Associates Colleges (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,263,266 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,471,175 enrolled students
Black or African American
660,141 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 6.14% Asian, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.742% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 218,184 students (4.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 223,690 more women than men received degrees from Associates Colleges. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Associates Colleges is white (638,148 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331498 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Associates Colleges is Liberal Arts & Sciences (177,118 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (74,539 degrees) and Registered Nursing (52,050 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Associates Colleges, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (389,044 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37,109 degrees), and Construction (24,841 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,616 people), Other managers (41,658 people), Construction managers (39,279 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (25,798 people), and Education administrators (25,478 people).

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (389,044 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37,109 degrees), Construction (24,841 degrees), Science Technologies (4,091 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (60,538 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Liberal Arts & Humanities (389,044 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37,109 degrees), Construction (24,841 degrees), Science Technologies (4,091 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (60,538 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Associates Colleges are Elementary & secondary schools (180,382 people), Construction (88,824 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,714 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,451 people), and Child day care services (28,188 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Associates Colleges.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
177,118 degrees awarded
General Studies
74,539 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
52,050 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Associates Colleges was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 177,118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Associates Colleges according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

547,191

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

770,881

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 547,191 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges, which is 0.71 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (770,881).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Associates Colleges by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 92121 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.557 times less than the 165293 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 165293 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.79 times more than the 92121 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 19% of students graduating from Associates Colleges completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Associates Colleges is Female and Asian (45.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.39% of graduates (6597 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
638,148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
331,498 degrees awarded
Black or African American
148,615 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Associates Colleges is white (638,148 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331498 degrees).

2.83% of degree recipients (37,356 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
357,855 degrees awarded
White Male
280,293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
203,834 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Associates Colleges is white female (357,855 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (280293 degrees).

Operations

Associates Colleges has an endowment valued at nearly $5.21M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

In 2022, Associates Colleges had a total salary expenditure of 41.9M. Associates Colleges employs 40,790 Instructors, 25,177 No academic ranks and 15,755 Professors. Most academics at Associates Colleges are Female Instructor (22,046), Male Instructor (18,744), and Female No academic rank (14,145).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42,066 employees, Management, with 34,797 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27,058 employees.

Endowment

$5.21M

2022 Endowment

1.52%

decline from 2021

Associates Colleges have a median endowment valued at about $5.21M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Associates Colleges declined 1.52% from the previous year.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Associates Colleges (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.21B - Federal
$3.34B - State
$386M - Local

As of 2022, Associates Colleges received $4.21B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.34B from state grants and contracts, and $386M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2022 Salaries

2.64%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Associates Colleges paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($41.9M) and a 2.64% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$7.95B

Instructional Salaries

102,277

Number of Employees

In 2022, Associates Colleges paid a total of $7.95B to 102,277 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

40,790 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42,066 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Associates Colleges were Instructor with 40,790 employees, No academic rank with 25,177 employees, and Professor with 15,755 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges were Office and Administrative Support with 42,066 employees, Management with 34,797 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27,058 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Associates Colleges was Female Instructor with 22,046 employees, Male Instructor with 18,744 employees, and Female No academic rank with 14,145 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Associates Colleges.