Automeca Technical College-Ponce

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,200

5.13% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$2,338

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

249

100% Full-Time

About

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Automeca Technical College-Ponce were Automobile Mechanics Technology (70 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (55 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (14 degrees).

In 2022, 175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce. 7.43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $8,200, which is $−4,482 less than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 318 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $8,200, which is $4,482 less than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,338.

In 2022, 100% of undergraduate students attending Automeca Technical College-Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was $8,200. The cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $−4,482 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Automeca Technical College-Ponce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,338

2022 Value

38.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Automeca Technical College-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,338. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Ponce grew by 38.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Ponce (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

$5,000

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was of $5,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Automeca Technical College-Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2021, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Automeca Technical College-Ponce (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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 318 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

Automeca Technical College-Ponce had a total enrollment of 249 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 249 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (94.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (5.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 249 students. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 249 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce was 73%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Automeca Technical College-Ponce (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

249 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 149 fewer women than men received degrees from Automeca Technical College-Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (175 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is Automobile Mechanics Technology (70 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (55 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (14 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (1,125 people), Other managers (732 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (719 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (653 people), and Maintenance & repair workers, general (584 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

General & operations managers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are General & operations managers, Software developers, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Other managers

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Construction (1,896 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,290 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (770 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (636 people), and Air transportation (544 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

Most Common (2022)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
70 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
55 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 70 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

162

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, which is 12.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 16.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in Autobody & Collision Repair Technology, which is 0.0784 times less than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

85%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 85% of students graduating from Automeca Technical College-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

175 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (175 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
162 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino male (162 degrees awarded). There were 12.5 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (13 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.06M

2022 Salaries

12.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Automeca Technical College-Ponce paid a median of $1.06M in salaries, a 12.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.93% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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