Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2022 Average Net Price

$7,922

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

6,473

26.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

31.3%

130 Graduates

About

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in Buncombe County, NC. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (260 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (46 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2022, 1,001 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (762 degrees), 8.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 514 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,432, which is $5,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,922.

In 2022, 88% of undergraduate students attending Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $−5,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,922

2022 Value

0.527%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,922. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College grew by 0.527%.

This chart compares the average net price of Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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

$6,876

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was of $6,876 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 $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 115% with respect to 2021, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 514 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

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 6,473 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is 1,736 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,737. This means that 26.8% of students enrolled at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.4% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% Black or African American, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.479% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,473 students. The full-time enrollment at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is 1,736 and the part-time enrollment is 4,737. This means that 26.8% of students enrolled at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,686 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
865 enrolled students
Black or African American
355 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is 72.4% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% Black or African American, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.479% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 216 students (3.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 197 more women than men received degrees from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is white (762 degrees awarded). There were 8.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (260 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (46 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (66 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (89 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are Other managers (60,681 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,131 people), Construction managers (45,289 people), Software developers (35,782 people), and Chief executives & legislators (21,837 people).

The most specialized majors at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2022 are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (66 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), Engineering Technologies (44 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are Construction (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (66 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), Engineering Technologies (44 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (118,036 people), Construction (112,335 people), Computer Systems Design (58,211 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,727 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (31,687 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
260 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 260 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

402

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

599

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 402 degrees were awarded to men at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, which is 0.671 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (599).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.566 times less than the 166 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.77 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 21% of students graduating from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
762 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is white (762 degrees awarded). There were 8.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
462 degrees awarded
White Male
300 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (300 degrees).

Operations

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.98M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.2k (0.376%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College had a total salary expenditure of 65.9M. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College employs 171 No academic ranks. Most academics at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are Female No academic rank (105), and Male No academic rank (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are: Management, with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Endowment

$6.98M

2022 Endowment

13.6%

decline from 2021

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.98M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College declined 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.77M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31M

2022 Salaries

6.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College paid a median of $31M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($65.9M) and a 6.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.46% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2022, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College paid a total of $10.2M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

171 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was No academic rank with 171 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College were Management with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College was Female No academic rank with 105 employees, and Male No academic rank with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

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