Tyler Junior College

www.tjc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$888

2024 Average Net Price

$9,292

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.667%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

11,885

42.8% Full-Time

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Tyler Junior College is $888, which is $9,707 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,292.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending Tyler Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$888

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tyler Junior College was $888. The cost of tuition at Tyler Junior College is $−9,707 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$9,292

2024 Value

1.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Tyler Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,292. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tyler Junior College grew by 1.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tyler Junior 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

$9,441

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tyler Junior College was of $9,441 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.47% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Tyler Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.38% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tyler Junior 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.

0.667%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Tyler Junior College was 0.667%, which represents 14 out of the 2099 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

Tyler Junior College had a total enrollment of 11,885 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tyler Junior College is 5,087 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,798. This means that 42.8% of students enrolled at Tyler Junior College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tyler Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Black or African American, 4.55% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.454% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tyler Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%) and White Male (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tyler Junior College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,885 students. The full-time enrollment at Tyler Junior College is 5,087 and the part-time enrollment is 6,798. This means that 42.8% of students enrolled at Tyler Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2024 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 Tyler Junior College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Tyler Junior College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,199 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,499 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,816 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tyler Junior College is 43.7% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Black or African American, 4.55% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.454% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 443 students (3.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 502 more women than men received degrees from Tyler Junior College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tyler Junior College is white (1,126 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (707 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tyler Junior College is General Studies (552 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (181 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (180 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tyler Junior College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tyler Junior College are Other managers (187,624 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,264 people), Police officers (142,684 people), Graphic designers (97,521 people), and Software developers (83,639 people).

The most specialized majors at Tyler Junior College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees), Engineering Technologies (71 degrees), and Protective Services (103 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Tyler Junior College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Tyler Junior College are Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees), Engineering Technologies (71 degrees), and Protective Services (103 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Tyler Junior College are Elementary & secondary schools (370,650 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (338,632 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (201,587 people), Computer Systems Design (170,101 people), and Construction (124,535 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
117 degrees awarded
Commercial Photography
24 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tyler Junior College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Tyler Junior College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

958

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,460

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 958 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College, which is 0.656 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,460).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College in General Studies, which is 0.582 times less than the 349 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College in General Studies, which is 1.72 times more than the 203 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 11% of students graduating from Tyler Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
707 degrees awarded
Black or African American
334 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tyler Junior College is white (1,126 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (707 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
895 degrees awarded
White Female
867 degrees awarded
White Female
846 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tyler Junior College is white female (895 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (867 degrees).

Operations

Tyler Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $105M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.42M (2.31%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Tyler Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 126M. Tyler Junior College employs 349 Professors. Most academics at Tyler Junior College are Female Professor (209), and Male Professor (140).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tyler Junior College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 109 employees, Management, with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Endowment

$105M

2024 Endowment

14.6%

growth from 2023

Tyler Junior College has an endowment valued at about $105M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Tyler Junior College grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $91.2M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

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

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.01M - Federal
$2.82M - State
$695k - Local

As of 2024, Tyler Junior College received $2.01M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.82M from state grants and contracts, and $695k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$48.3M

2024 Salaries

5.85%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Tyler Junior College paid a median of $48.3M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($126M) and a 5.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.41% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.6M

Instructional Salaries

349

Number of Employees

In 2024, Tyler Junior College paid a total of $21.6M to 349 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tyler Junior College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 109 employees, Management with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

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Common Jobs by Major

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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