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

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,700
    5.53% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,981
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    64.7%
    1,878 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    511,608
    32% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40.3%
    20,253 Graduates

    About

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2024, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional were Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,635 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (7,814 degrees), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (7,421 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $3,700, which is $7,220 less than than the national median of $10,920. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $6,420, which is 166% of the cost for in-state students, and is $9,053 less than than the national median $15,473.

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    Costs

    The median in-state tuition for Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $3,700, which is $7,130 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $11,000. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $6,420, which is 166% of the cost for in-state students, and is $9,053 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $15,473.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,981.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,700
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was $6,420, which is 166% of the cost for in-state students, which was $3,870. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $9,053 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $15,473, and the in-state tuition is $7,130 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $11,000.

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    Average Net Price

    $8,981
    2024 Value
    6.12%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,981. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional grew by 6.12%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,925
    Room and Board
    $1,460
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was of $8,925 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.39% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64.5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    18%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64.5% of undergraduate students at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.03% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received 1,878 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17% annual growth. Out of those 1,878 applicants, 1,216 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 511,608 students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2024.

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an overall enrollment yield of 43.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    64.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,216
    Accepted Out of 1,878

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was 64.7% (1,216 admissions from 1,878 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17%, while admissions declined by 6.75%.

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    Enrollment

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a total enrollment of 511,608 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 163,958 students and the part-time enrollment is 347,650. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.2% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 3.96% Asian, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Two or More Races Female (10.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    32%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 511,608 students. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 163,958 and the part-time enrollment is 347,650. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    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 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      251,891 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      95,881 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      95,507 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 49.2% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 3.96% Asian, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 15,161 students (2.96%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 18,303 more women than men received degrees from Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is white (82,852 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31,041 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is Liberal Arts & Sciences (7,303 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (6,889 degrees) and General Studies (4,910 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (1,817 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9,320 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (13,695 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 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Other managers (48,701 people), Construction managers (48,398 people), Software developers (37,432 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,361 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (20,558 people).

    The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2024 are Science Technologies (1,817 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9,320 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (13,695 degrees), Construction (5,769 degrees), and Transportation (3,441 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Commercial and industrial designers

    The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Science Technologies (1,817 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9,320 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (13,695 degrees), Construction (5,769 degrees), and Transportation (3,441 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Construction (109,182 people), Computer Systems Design (50,533 people), Air transportation (38,502 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (24,871 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (19,091 people).

    The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Science Technologies (1,817 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9,320 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (13,695 degrees), Construction (5,769 degrees), and Transportation (3,441 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      3,269 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      2,195 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      1,790 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 3,269 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    68,756
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    87,059
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 68,756 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87,059).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 6,967 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in Welding Technology, which is 8.23 times more than the 847 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 6,454 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in Registered Nursing, which is 6.87 times more than the 939 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (49.8%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is Female and Asian (49.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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, 1.82% of graduates (369 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      82,852 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      31,041 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      25,304 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is white (82,852 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31,041 degrees).

    1.78% of degree recipients (2,779 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      48,256 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      46,964 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      46,544 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is white female (48,256 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (46,964 degrees).

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    Operations

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an endowment valued at nearly $4.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 113M (2.54k%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional employs 4,488 Instructors, 3,928 No academic ranks and 1,287 Professors. Most academics at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Female Instructor (2,495), Female No academic rank (2,241), and Male Instructor (1,993).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4,016 employees, Management, with 3,559 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3,111 employees.

    Endowment

    $4.45M
    2024 Endowment
    11%
    growth from 2023

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an endowment valued at about $4.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional grew 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.96M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $243M - Federal
    2. $188M - State
    3. $10.4M - Local

    As of 2024, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received $243M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $188M from state grants and contracts, and $10.4M from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $15.1M
    2024 Salaries
    5.94%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 5.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $824M
    Instructional Salaries
    11,181
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional paid a total of $824M to 11,181 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional were Office and Administrative Support with 4,016 employees, Management with 3,559 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3,111 employees.

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