Bishop State Community College

www.bishop.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,990

3.1% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$4,868

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

2,176

34.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

20.6%

133 Graduates

About

Bishop State Community College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Bishop State Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 718 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bishop State Community College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (474 degrees), 2.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,990, which is $−3,990 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,990, which is $−3,990 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,868.

In 2020, 83% of undergraduate students attending Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,990

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College was $3,990. The cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College is $−3,990 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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Average Net Price

$4,868

2020 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Bishop State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,868. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Bishop State Community College grew by 15.1%.

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

$3,000

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bishop State Community College was of $3,000 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

N/A%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.47% with respect to 2019, when 81% 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 has a total enrollment of 2,176 students. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 755 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,421. This means that 34.7% 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 56.9% Black or African American, 28.7% White, 3.91% Two or More Races, 2.39% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Asian, 1.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% 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 (36.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.3%) and White Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bishop State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,176 students. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 755 and the part-time enrollment is 1,421. This means that 34.7% of students enrolled at Bishop State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

46%

2020 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 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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

Black or African American
1,238
White
624
Two or More Races
85

The enrolled student population at Bishop State Community College is 56.9% Black or African American, 28.7% White, 3.91% Two or More Races, 2.39% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Asian, 1.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 70 students (3.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 52 more 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 (474 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bishop State Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (187 degrees awarded), Precision Production (30 degrees), and Human Sciences (25 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 Bishop State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (85,775 people), Other managers (82,403 people), Software developers (43,526 people), Construction managers (41,912 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,314 people).

The most specialized majors at Bishop State Community College are Transportation (187 degrees awarded), Precision Production (30 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Construction (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (33 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Other financial specialists, Physicians, Surgeons, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 (168,412 people), Construction (108,666 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (104,639 people), Computer Systems Design (74,315 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,235 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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bishop State Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

385

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 333 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College, which is 0.865 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (385).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 2.46 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 85 degrees were awarded to women at Bishop State Community College in General Studies, which is 2.3 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 19% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Bishop State Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.752% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
474 degrees awarded
White
187 degrees awarded
Asian
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bishop State Community College is black or african american (474 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

0.557% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
257 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
217 degrees awarded
White Male
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bishop State Community College is black or african american female (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (217 degrees).

Operations

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $151k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $304k (201%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Bishop State Community College had a total salary expenditure of $39.6M. Bishop State Community College employs 58 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Bishop State Community College are Female No academic ranks (38), Male No academic ranks(20), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$151k

2020 Endowment

0.165%

decline from 2019

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at about $151k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Bishop State Community College declined 0.165% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.27M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.06M - Federal
$851k - State
$19.5k - Local

As of 2020, Bishop State Community College received $3.06M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $851k from state grants and contracts, and $19.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.7M

2020 Salaries

3.53%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Bishop State Community College paid a median of $13.7M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 3.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.2% growth from 2018 and a 16.7% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Bishop State Community College paid a total of $3.65M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College were No academic rank with 58 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees; Service with 14 employees; and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College was Female No academic rank with 38 employees, and Male No academic rank with 20 employees.

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