Hillsborough Community College

www.hccfl.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,925

0.311% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,387

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

20,004

48.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.2%

1,108 Graduates

About

Hillsborough Community College is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hillsborough Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,681 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (210 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (71 degrees).

In 2023, 6,506 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hillsborough Community College. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,459 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $1,925, which is $−6,328 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hillsborough Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,458 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $1,925, which is $6,328 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,387.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Hillsborough Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,925

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hillsborough Community College was $1,925. The cost of tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $−6,328 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,387

2023 Value

20.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hillsborough Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,387. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hillsborough Community College grew by 20.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hillsborough Community 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

$9,662

Room and Board

$1,560

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hillsborough Community College was of $9,662 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,560. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Hillsborough Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.59% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hillsborough Community 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hillsborough Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4458 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hillsborough Community College had a total enrollment of 20,004 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hillsborough Community College is 9,651 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,353. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at Hillsborough Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hillsborough Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% Hispanic or Latino, 30.8% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 4.82% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hillsborough Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.6%) and White Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hillsborough Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,004 students. The full-time enrollment at Hillsborough Community College is 9,651 and the part-time enrollment is 10,353. This means that 48.2% of students enrolled at Hillsborough Community 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 Hillsborough Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,749 enrolled students
White
6,162 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,508 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hillsborough Community College is 38.7% Hispanic or Latino, 30.8% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 4.82% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% 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, 501 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,440 more women than men received degrees from Hillsborough Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hillsborough Community College is white (2,459 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,190 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hillsborough Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,681 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (210 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (71 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hillsborough Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), and Science Technologies (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hillsborough Community College are Registered nurses (1,470,171 people), Medical & health services managers (168,574 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,646 people), Other managers (150,439 people), and Police officers (140,794 people).

The most specialized majors at Hillsborough Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), Science Technologies (17 degrees), Health (2,252 degrees), and Construction (80 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 Hillsborough Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Hillsborough Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), Science Technologies (17 degrees), Health (2,252 degrees), and Construction (80 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 Hillsborough Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,538,681 people), Elementary & secondary schools (378,696 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,107 people), Outpatient care centers (260,389 people), and Offices of physicians (213,485 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,681 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
210 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Hillsborough Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2,681 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Hillsborough Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,533

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,973

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,533 degrees were awarded to men at Hillsborough Community College, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,973).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,024 degrees were awarded to men at Hillsborough Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.618 times less than the 1,657 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,657 degrees were awarded to men at Hillsborough Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.62 times more than the 1,024 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Hillsborough Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hillsborough Community College is Male and Asian (50% 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, 4.87% of graduates (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,459 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,190 degrees awarded
Black or African American
996 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hillsborough Community College is white (2,459 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,190 degrees).

2.54% of degree recipients (165 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,372 degrees awarded
White Male
1,059 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hillsborough Community College is white female (1,400 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,372 degrees).

Operations

Hillsborough Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.64M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.55M (23.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Hillsborough Community College had a total salary expenditure of 221M. Hillsborough Community College employs 109 Assistant professors, 79 Instructors and 60 Professors. Most academics at Hillsborough Community College are Female Assistant professor (57), Male Assistant professor (52), and Female Instructor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 120 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees.

Endowment

$6.64M

2023 Endowment

6.99%

growth from 2022

Hillsborough Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.64M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Hillsborough Community College grew 6.99% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $835k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hillsborough Community 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 Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$77M

2023 Salaries

2.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Hillsborough Community College paid a median of $77M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($221M) and a 2.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.588% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$21.5M

Instructional Salaries

303

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hillsborough Community College paid a total of $21.5M to 303 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College were Assistant professor with 109 employees, Instructor with 79 employees, and Professor with 60 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 120 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College was Female Assistant professor with 57 employees, Male Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Female Instructor with 48 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hillsborough Community College.

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