Delta Technical College-Mississippi

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,958
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,307
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Delta Technical College-Mississippi is a higher education institution located in DeSoto County, MS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Delta Technical College-Mississippi were Medical Assistant (294 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (213 degrees), and Welding Technology (151 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,794 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delta Technical College-Mississippi. 44.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,500 degrees), 8.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (179 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,958.

    In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending Delta Technical College-Mississippi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $17,958
    2024 Value
    9.05%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Delta Technical College-Mississippi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,958. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Delta Technical College-Mississippi grew by 9.05%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at Delta Technical College-Mississippi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.38% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Delta Technical College-Mississippi had a total enrollment of 2,307 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 2,307 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Delta Technical College-Mississippi are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Delta Technical College-Mississippi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.2% Black or African American, 9.19% White, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% Two or More Races, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.303% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Delta Technical College-Mississippi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.2%) and White Female (4.63%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Delta Technical College-Mississippi in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,307 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 2,307 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    2024 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 Delta Technical College-Mississippi was 66%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,943 enrolled students
    2. White
      212 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      107 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 84.2% Black or African American, 9.19% White, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% Two or More Races, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.303% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 192 fewer women than men received degrees from Delta Technical College-Mississippi. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is black or african american (1,500 degrees awarded). There were 8.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (179 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is Medical Assistant (294 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (213 degrees) and Welding Technology (151 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delta Technical College-Mississippi, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (703 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (213 degrees), and Precision Production (151 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 Delta Technical College-Mississippi are Registered nurses (1,492,959 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,940 people), Pharmacists (134,449 people), and Other managers (125,527 people).

    The most specialized majors at Delta Technical College-Mississippi in 2024 are Transportation (703 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (213 degrees), Precision Production (151 degrees), Construction (98 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (117 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Delta Technical College-Mississippi are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Delta Technical College-Mississippi are Transportation (703 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (213 degrees), Precision Production (151 degrees), Construction (98 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (117 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Delta Technical College-Mississippi are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,601,803 people), Outpatient care centers (278,131 people), Elementary & secondary schools (261,010 people), Offices of physicians (201,766 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (158,315 people).

    The most specialized majors at Delta Technical College-Mississippi are Transportation (703 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (213 degrees), Precision Production (151 degrees), Construction (98 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (117 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 Delta Technical College-Mississippi.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      294 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      213 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      151 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Delta Technical College-Mississippi was Medical Assistant with 294 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    993
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    801
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 993 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College-Mississippi, which is 1.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (801).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 542 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College-Mississippi in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 3.37 times more than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College-Mississippi in Medical Assistant, which is 25.7 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    67%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Delta Technical College-Mississippi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      1,500 degrees awarded
    2. White
      179 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      87 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is black or african american (1,500 degrees awarded). There were 8.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (179 degrees).

    0.334% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      809 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      724 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      691 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is black or african american male (809 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (724 degrees).

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