Bishop State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,851

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,568

32% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.2%

52 Graduates

About

Bishop State Community College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Bishop State Community College were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (297 degrees awarded), Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (91 degrees), and Welding Technology (22 degrees).

In 2023, 827 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bishop State Community College. 47.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (519 degrees), 2.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (237 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,851.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bishop State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,851

2023 Value

41.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bishop State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,851. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bishop State Community College grew by 41.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bishop State 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

$6,150

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bishop State Community College was of $6,150 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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 Bishop State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85% of undergraduate students at Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bishop State 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.

Enrollment

Bishop State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,568 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 1,141 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,427. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Bishop State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bishop State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% Black or African American, 28.1% White, 4.68% Two or More Races, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bishop State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (24%) and White Male (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bishop State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,568 students. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 1,141 and the part-time enrollment is 2,427. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Bishop State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 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 Bishop State Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Bishop State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,106 enrolled students
White
1,003 enrolled students
Two or More Races
167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bishop State Community College is 59% Black or African American, 28.1% White, 4.68% Two or More Races, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 13 students (0.364%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 41 fewer women than men received degrees from Bishop State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bishop State Community College is black or african american (519 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (237 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Bishop State Community College is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (297 degrees awarded), followed by Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (91 degrees) and Welding Technology (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bishop State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (297 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (117 degrees), and Precision Production (22 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 Bishop State Community College are Other managers (51,709 people), Software developers (39,281 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (38,967 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,248 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,928 people).

The most specialized majors at Bishop State Community College in 2023 are Transportation (297 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (117 degrees), Precision Production (22 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Bishop State Community College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bishop State Community College are Transportation (297 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (117 degrees), Precision Production (22 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Bishop State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (93,821 people), uninformed (90,415 people), Computer Systems Design (56,856 people), Construction (37,391 people), and Air transportation (37,284 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
297 degrees awarded
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology
91 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Bishop State Community College was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 297 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Bishop State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

434

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

393

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 434 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (393).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bishop State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 2.67 times more than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.375 times less than the 216 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Bishop State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bishop State Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
519 degrees awarded
White
237 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bishop State Community College is black or african american (519 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (237 degrees).

1.09% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
270 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
249 degrees awarded
White Male
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bishop State Community College is black or african american female (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (249 degrees).

Operations

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $180k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.4k (10.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Bishop State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 40.7M. Bishop State Community College employs 62 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bishop State Community College are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Endowment

$180k

2023 Endowment

19.4%

growth from 2022

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at about $180k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bishop State Community College grew 19.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.62M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2023 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bishop State Community College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($40.7M) and a 13.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$4.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bishop State Community College paid a total of $4.14M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College was No academic rank with 62 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College was Female No academic rank with 35 employees, and Male No academic rank with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bishop State Community College.

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