Eastern Arizona College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,352

5.38% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,313

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

5,076

29.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.8%

123 Graduates

About

Eastern Arizona College is a higher education institution located in Graham County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Eastern Arizona College were HVAC Maintenance (215 degrees awarded), Phlebotamy Technician (50 degrees), and Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection (43 degrees).

In 2023, 1,112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Arizona College. 44.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (548 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $2,352, which is $−5,901 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $2,352, which is $5,901 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,313.

In 2023, 31% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Arizona College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,352

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern Arizona College was $2,352. The cost of tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $−5,901 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Arizona College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,313

2023 Value

20%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern Arizona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,313. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern Arizona College grew by 20%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Arizona College (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

$11,272

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Arizona College was of $11,272 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Arizona College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31% of undergraduate students at Eastern Arizona College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Arizona College (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.

Enrollment

Eastern Arizona College had a total enrollment of 5,076 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Arizona College is 1,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,594. This means that 29.2% of students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Arizona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.73% Black or African American, 1.34% Two or More Races, 0.729% Asian, and 0.315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.1%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Arizona College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,076 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Arizona College is 1,482 and the part-time enrollment is 3,594. This means that 29.2% of students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 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 Eastern Arizona College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Eastern Arizona College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Arizona College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,212 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,151 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
292 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Arizona College is 63.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.73% Black or African American, 1.34% Two or More Races, 0.729% Asian, and 0.315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

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, 151 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 120 fewer women than men received degrees from Eastern Arizona College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Arizona College is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Eastern Arizona College is HVAC Maintenance (215 degrees awarded), followed by Phlebotamy Technician (50 degrees) and Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection (43 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Arizona College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (283 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), and Precision Production (33 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 Eastern Arizona College are Elementary & middle school teachers (57,797 people), Construction managers (41,480 people), Other managers (38,520 people), Secondary school teachers (16,488 people), and Chief executives & legislators (15,601 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Arizona College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (283 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (206 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Eastern Arizona College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Eastern Arizona College are Mechanical Technologies (283 degrees awarded), Construction (66 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (206 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Arizona College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,512,895 people), Elementary & secondary schools (331,839 people), Outpatient care centers (247,896 people), Offices of physicians (209,154 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,496 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

HVAC Maintenance
215 degrees awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
50 degrees awarded
Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Eastern Arizona College was HVAC Maintenance with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Eastern Arizona College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

616

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

496

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 616 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Arizona College, which is 1.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (496).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Arizona College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Arizona College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 42.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Arizona College in General Studies, which is 2.09 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Eastern Arizona College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern Arizona College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 5.69% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
548 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
337 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Arizona College is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (337 degrees).

8.45% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
275 degrees awarded
White Female
273 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Arizona College is white male (275 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (273 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Arizona College has an endowment valued at nearly $955k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.9M (199%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Eastern Arizona College had a total salary expenditure of 52.2M. Eastern Arizona College employs 61 Associate professors, 30 Professors. Most academics at Eastern Arizona College are Male Associate professor (39), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$955k

2023 Endowment

89.1%

decline from 2022

Eastern Arizona College has an endowment valued at about $955k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Arizona College declined 89.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.85M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Arizona College (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: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$174k - Federal
$771k - State
$8.23M - Local

As of 2023, Eastern Arizona College received $174k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $771k from state grants and contracts, and $8.23M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.2M

2023 Salaries

11.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Eastern Arizona College paid a median of $24.2M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($52.2M) and a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.21% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern Arizona College paid a total of $6.78M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College were Associate professor with 61 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College was Male Associate professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Arizona College.

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