Broward College

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,968

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$12,451

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

9.95%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

38,976

30.4% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

31.3%

1,110 Graduates

About

Broward College is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Broward College were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (296 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (108 degrees), and Information Technology (103 degrees).

In 2019, 13,281 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Broward College. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (4,811 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3852 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Broward College is $1,968, which is $−10,521 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Broward College is $1,968, which is $−10,521 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,451.

In 2019, 48% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 11% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$1,968

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Broward College was $1,968. The cost of tuition at Broward College is $−10,521 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

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

Average Net Price

$12,451

2019 Value

67%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Broward College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,451. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Broward College grew by 67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Broward 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

$14,010

Room and Board

$3,004

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Broward College was of $14,010 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,004. The cost of room and board did not change between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 100% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Broward College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

11%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Broward College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 14.3% with respect to 2018, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Broward 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.

9.95%

2017 Default Rate

483

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Broward College was 9.95%, which represents 483 out of the 4854 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

Broward College has a total enrollment of 38,976 students. The full-time enrollment at Broward College is 11,835 students and the part-time enrollment is 27,141. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Broward College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Broward College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.8% Black or African American, 15.7% White, 5.49% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Broward College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.9%) and Black or African American Female (16.4%). 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

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Broward College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38,976 students. The full-time enrollment at Broward College is 11,835 and the part-time enrollment is 27,141. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Broward College are enrolled full-time compared with 44.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A 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 Broward College was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Broward College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14,686
Black or African American
11,229
White
6,122

The enrolled student population at Broward College is 37.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.8% Black or African American, 15.7% White, 5.49% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 44% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 1,380 students (3.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 2275 more women than men received degrees from Broward College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Broward College is hispanic or latino (4,811 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3852 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Broward College is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (296 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (108 degrees) and Information Technology (103 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Broward College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,150 degrees awarded), Business (5,080 degrees), and Transportation (132 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Broward College are Accountants & auditors (1,000,763 people), Other managers (799,422 people), Software developers (628,074 people), Financial managers (508,554 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,802 people).

The most specialized majors at Broward College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,150 degrees awarded), Business (5,080 degrees), Transportation (132 degrees), Protective Services (452 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (667 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Broward College are Dentists, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Broward College are Computer Systems Design (987,411 people), Elementary & secondary schools (630,975 people), Banking & related activities (545,400 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (500,226 people), and Insurance carriers (472,660 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
296 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
108 degree-majorss awarded
Information Technology
103 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Broward College was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 296 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

5,503

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

7,778

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 5,503 degrees were awarded to men at Broward College, which is 0.708 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,778).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Broward College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 1900 degrees were awarded to men at Broward College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.585 times less than the 3250 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 3250 degrees were awarded to women at Broward College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.71 times more than the 1900 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Broward College is Female and Asian (53.2% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, 4.05% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
4,811 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,852 degrees awarded
White
2,503 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Broward College is hispanic or latino (4,811 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3852 degrees).

3.61% of degree recipients (480 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,684 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,557 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2,127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Broward College is hispanic or latino female (2,684 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2,557 degrees).

Operations

Broward College has an endowment valued at nearly $41.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.58M (8.65%), compared to the 3.05% average return ($330k on $10.8M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2019, Broward College had a total salary expenditure of $291M. Broward College employs 258 Assistant professors, 51 Professors, and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Broward College are Female Assistant professors (145), Male Assistant professors(113), and Male Professors (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Broward College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 235 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 191 employees, and Management with 155 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$41.3M

2019 Endowment

0.527%

growth from 2018

Broward College has an endowment valued at about $41.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Broward College grew 0.527% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.5M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Broward College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.4M - Federal
$3.23M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Broward College received $7.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.23M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$120M

2019 Salaries

2.64%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Broward College paid a median of $120M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($291M) and a 2.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.53% decline from 2017 and a 2.74% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 9.89M (32.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.5M

Instructional Salaries

363

Number of Employees

In 2019, Broward College paid a total of $22.5M to 363 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $2.99M (30.3%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

258 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

235 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Broward College were Assistant professor with 258 employees; Professor with 51 employees; and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Broward College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 235 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 191 employees; and Management with 155 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Broward College was Female Assistant professor with 145 employees, Male Assistant professor with 113 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Broward College.

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