Dyersburg State Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

5.11% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,595

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

3,296

42.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.5%

163 Graduates

About

Dyersburg State Community College is a higher education institution located in Dyer County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dyersburg State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (267 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (106 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2024, 859 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dyersburg State Community College. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (603 degrees), 3.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,595.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Dyersburg State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$5,595

2024 Value

5.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dyersburg State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,595. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dyersburg State Community College grew by 5.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dyersburg 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

$9,610

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dyersburg State Community College was of $9,610 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Dyersburg State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.17% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dyersburg 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

Dyersburg State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,296 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College is 1,413 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,883. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.73% Two or More Races, 0.819% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.091% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,296 students. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College is 1,413 and the part-time enrollment is 1,883. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Dyersburg State Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Dyersburg State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,173 enrolled students
Black or African American
669 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
192 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College is 65.9% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.73% Two or More Races, 0.819% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.091% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 62 students (1.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 293 more women than men received degrees from Dyersburg State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dyersburg State Community College is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dyersburg State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (267 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (106 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dyersburg State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (428 degrees), and Health (321 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 Dyersburg State Community College are Registered nurses (1,517,469 people), Other managers (190,573 people), Medical & health services managers (178,811 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,378 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,995 people).

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College in 2024 are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (428 degrees), Health (321 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Dyersburg State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College are Human Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (428 degrees), Health (321 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Dyersburg State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,675,665 people), Elementary & secondary schools (503,464 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (356,946 people), Outpatient care centers (315,581 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,188 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
161 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
43 degrees awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Dyersburg State Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 161 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Dyersburg State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

283

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

576

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (576).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.551 times less than the 276 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.82 times more than the 152 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Dyersburg State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
603 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dyersburg State Community College is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (153 degrees).

1.98% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
471 degrees awarded
White Female
408 degrees awarded
White Female
407 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dyersburg State Community College is white female (471 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (408 degrees).

Operations

Dyersburg State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.55M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 989k (17.8%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Dyersburg State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 32.9M. Dyersburg State Community College employs 25 Associate professors, 15 Instructors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Dyersburg State Community College are Female Associate professor (16), Female Instructor (10), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$5.55M

2024 Endowment

0.758%

growth from 2023

Dyersburg State Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.55M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Dyersburg State Community College grew 0.758% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $863k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dyersburg 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 Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.71M - Federal
$2.28M - State
$2.01M - Local

As of 2024, Dyersburg State Community College received $1.71M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.28M from state grants and contracts, and $2.01M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$15.1M

2024 Salaries

11.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Dyersburg State Community College paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($32.9M) and a 11.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.42% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Dyersburg State Community College paid a total of $3.61M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

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