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

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,144

7.85% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,844

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.3%

412 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

467,572

33.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.4%

22,902 Graduates

About

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2021, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional were Liberal Arts & Sciences (7,164 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (5,263 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (4,173 degrees).

In 2021, 92,791 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (55,442 degrees), 2.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20,566 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $3,144, which is $7,056 less than than the national median of $10,200. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $6,980, which is 217% of the cost for in-state students, and is $7,594 less than than the national median $14,574.

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Costs

The median in-state tuition for Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $3,144, which is $7,188 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $10,398. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $6,980, which is 217% of the cost for in-state students, and is $7,594 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $14,574.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,844.

Tuition Costs

$3,144

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was $6,980, which is 217% of the cost for in-state students, which was $3,210. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is $7,594 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $14,574, and the in-state tuition is $7,188 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $10,398.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,844

2021 Value

2.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,844. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional grew by 2.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (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

$7,342

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was of $7,342 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.95% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,340. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.741% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.3% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (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.

Admissions

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received 412 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 70.1% annual growth. Out of those 412 applicants, 368 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.3% acceptance rate.

There were 467,572 students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2021.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an overall enrollment yield of 72.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

368

Accepted Out of 412

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was 89.3% (368 admissions from 412 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 94%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 70.1%, while admissions declined by −71.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a total enrollment of 467,572 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 155,612 students and the part-time enrollment is 311,960. This means that 33.3% 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 55.3% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 2.73% Asian, 0.696% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.249% 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 (31.3%), followed by White Male (26%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 467,572 students. The full-time enrollment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 155,612 and the part-time enrollment is 311,960. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
258,460 enrolled students
Black or African American
97,346 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
63,958 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is 55.3% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 2.73% Asian, 0.696% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.249% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 12,730 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 8,179 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 (55,442 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20566 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is Liberal Arts & Sciences (6,033 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (3,011 degrees) and General Studies (1,804 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Construction (4,655 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (11,708 degrees), and Precision Production (6,251 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (39,025 people), Construction managers (34,846 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,528 people), Other managers (27,447 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (16,929 people).

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in 2021 are Construction (4,655 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (11,708 degrees), Precision Production (6,251 degrees), Science Technologies (679 degrees), and Transportation (1,456 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Construction (4,655 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (11,708 degrees), Precision Production (6,251 degrees), Science Technologies (679 degrees), and Transportation (1,456 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Elementary & secondary schools (78,371 people), Construction (75,535 people), Air transportation (34,272 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,821 people), and Child day care services (21,261 people).

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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
6,033 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
3,011 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
1,804 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 6,033 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

42,306

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

50,485

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 42,306 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (50,485).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4786 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in Welding Technology, which is 10 times more than the 477 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 4805 degrees were awarded to men at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.04 times more than the 2359 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (48.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is Male and White (48.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.36% of graduates (312 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
55,442 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20,566 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9,776 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is white (55,442 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20566 degrees).

1.35% of degree recipients (1,253 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
28,312 degrees awarded
White Male
27,130 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13,348 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional is white female (28,312 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (27130 degrees).

Operations

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an endowment valued at nearly $3.72M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7M (341%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional had a total salary expenditure of 27.2M. Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional employs 5,690 No academic ranks, 4,596 Instructors and 752 Professors. Most academics at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are Female No academic rank (3,090), Male No academic rank (2,600), and Female Instructor (2,396).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4,388 employees, Management, with 3,322 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2,982 employees.

Endowment

$3.72M

2021 Endowment

53.7%

growth from 2020

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional has an endowment valued at about $3.72M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional grew 53.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.58M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional (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 Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$282M - Federal
$178M - State
$50.8M - Local

As of 2021, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional received $282M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $178M from state grants and contracts, and $50.8M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2021 Salaries

3.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 3.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$758M

Instructional Salaries

12,230

Number of Employees

In 2021, Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional paid a total of $758M to 12,230 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5,690 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4,388 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional were No academic rank with 5,690 employees, Instructor with 4,596 employees, and Professor with 752 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional were Office and Administrative Support with 4,388 employees, Management with 3,322 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2,982 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional was Female No academic rank with 3,090 employees, Male No academic rank with 2,600 employees, and Female Instructor with 2,396 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.