Chipola College

https://www.chipola.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,365
    2024 Average Net Price
    $2,467
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,934
    41.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    53.1%
    195 Graduates

    About

    Chipola College is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Chipola College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and Physical Fitness Technician (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 585 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chipola College. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (396 degrees), 3.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Chipola College is $2,365, which is $−8,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chipola College is $2,365, which is $8,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,467.

    In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending Chipola College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,365
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chipola College was $2,365. The cost of tuition at Chipola College is $−8,230 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $2,467
    2024 Value
    14.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Chipola College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,467. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chipola College grew by 14.5%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    50%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    50% of undergraduate students at Chipola College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Chipola College had a total enrollment of 1,934 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chipola College is 808 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,126. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Chipola College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Chipola College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 6.41% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Two or More Races, 0.569% Asian, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Chipola College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (30.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.36%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    41.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Chipola College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,934 students. The full-time enrollment at Chipola College is 808 and the part-time enrollment is 1,126. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Chipola College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,293 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      284 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      124 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Chipola College is 66.9% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 6.41% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Two or More Races, 0.569% Asian, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 98 students (5.07%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 81 more women than men received degrees from Chipola College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chipola College is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Chipola College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and Physical Fitness Technician (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chipola College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (120 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 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 Chipola College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,570,014 people), Registered nurses (1,549,507 people), Secondary school teachers (490,468 people), Education administrators (279,999 people), and Other managers (225,238 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chipola College in 2024 are Protective Services (120 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), Health (113 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Chipola College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Chipola College are Protective Services (120 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), Health (113 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Chipola College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,995,289 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,739,668 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (388,294 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (381,378 people), and Outpatient care centers (343,593 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chipola College are Protective Services (120 degrees awarded), Precision Production (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), Health (113 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chipola College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Chipola College was General Cosmetology with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    252
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    333
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 252 degrees were awarded to men at Chipola College, which is 0.757 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (333).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Chipola College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.726 times less than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Chipola College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.38 times more than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      396 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      100 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      29 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Chipola College is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

    5.13% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      286 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      279 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      261 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chipola College is white female (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (279 degrees).

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    Operations

    Chipola College has an endowment valued at nearly $20.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 556k (2.67%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Chipola College had a total salary expenditure of 28M. Chipola College employs 23 Instructors, 16 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Chipola College are Female Instructor (14), Male Instructor (9), and Female Assistant professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chipola College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

    Endowment

    $20.8M
    2024 Endowment
    10%
    growth from 2023

    Chipola College has an endowment valued at about $20.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Chipola College grew 10% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $9.54M
    2024 Salaries
    7.29%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Chipola College paid a median of $9.54M in salaries, which represents 34.1% of their overall expenditure ($28M) and a 7.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.22% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.74% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.86M
    Instructional Salaries
    46
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Chipola College paid a total of $2.86M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chipola College were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

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