Coastal Bend College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,220

5.71% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,040

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,792

19.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

11%

72 Graduates

About

Coastal Bend College is a higher education institution located in Bee County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Coastal Bend College were General Studies (278 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (81 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (27 degrees).

In 2023, 749 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Coastal Bend College. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (609 degrees), 5.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Coastal Bend College is $2,220, which is $−6,033 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Coastal Bend College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 384 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Coastal Bend College is $2,220, which is $6,033 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,040.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Coastal Bend College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,220

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Coastal Bend College was $2,220. The cost of tuition at Coastal Bend College is $−6,033 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,040

2023 Value

16.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Coastal Bend College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,040. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Coastal Bend College grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Coastal Bend 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

$6,495

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Coastal Bend College was of $6,495 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.7% 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 Coastal Bend College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Coastal Bend College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 56.4% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Coastal Bend 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Coastal Bend College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 384 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

Coastal Bend College had a total enrollment of 3,792 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Coastal Bend College is 734 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,058. This means that 19.4% of students enrolled at Coastal Bend College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Coastal Bend College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.949% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.185% Two or More Races, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Coastal Bend College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.9%) and White Female (8.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Coastal Bend College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,792 students. The full-time enrollment at Coastal Bend College is 734 and the part-time enrollment is 3,058. This means that 19.4% of students enrolled at Coastal Bend 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 Coastal Bend College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

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 Coastal Bend College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Coastal Bend College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,948 enrolled students
White
600 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Coastal Bend College is 77.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.949% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.185% Two or More Races, and 0.105% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 253 more women than men received degrees from Coastal Bend College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Coastal Bend College is hispanic or latino (609 degrees awarded). There were 5.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Coastal Bend College is General Studies (278 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (81 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Coastal Bend College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (387 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coastal Bend College are Registered nurses (1,477,344 people), Medical & health services managers (172,148 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,747 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,412 people), and Other managers (152,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Coastal Bend College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (387 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), and Health (195 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Coastal Bend College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Coastal Bend College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (387 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), and Health (195 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coastal Bend College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,611,421 people), Elementary & secondary schools (471,093 people), uninformed (406,927 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,924 people), and Outpatient care centers (294,261 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
278 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
81 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Coastal Bend College was General Studies with 278 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Coastal Bend College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

248

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

501

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Bend College, which is 0.495 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (501).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Coastal Bend College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Bend College in General Studies, which is 0.527 times less than the 182 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 182 degrees were awarded to men at Coastal Bend College in General Studies, which is 1.9 times more than the 96 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Coastal Bend 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 22% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (28.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Coastal Bend College is Female and Black or African American (28.6% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
609 degrees awarded
White
109 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Coastal Bend College is hispanic or latino (609 degrees awarded). There were 5.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

0.801% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
197 degrees awarded
White Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Coastal Bend College is hispanic or latino female (412 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (197 degrees).

Operations

Coastal Bend College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.01M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 337k (16.7%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Coastal Bend College had a total salary expenditure of 30.7M. Coastal Bend College employs 15 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Coastal Bend College are Female Assistant professor (10), Female Associate professor (6), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coastal Bend College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$2.01M

2023 Endowment

249%

growth from 2022

Coastal Bend College has an endowment valued at about $2.01M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Coastal Bend College grew 249% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.79M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Coastal Bend 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.28M

2023 Salaries

0.349%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Coastal Bend College paid a median of $8.28M in salaries, which represents 26.9% of their overall expenditure ($30.7M) and a 0.349% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.27% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$3.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Coastal Bend College paid a total of $3.06M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Coastal Bend College were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coastal Bend College were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Coastal Bend College was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Coastal Bend College.

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