Dyersburg State Community College (220057)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,224

2.92% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,295

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,143

40% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.4%

132 Graduates

About

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is a higher education institution located in Dyer County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (247 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (76 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (12 degrees).

In 2023, 800 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057). 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (601 degrees), 4.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $4,224, which is $−4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 246 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $4,224, which is $4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,295.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,224

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was $4,224. The cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $−4,029 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,295

2023 Value

8.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,295. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) grew by 8.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (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

$9,330

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was of $9,330 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.42% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 246 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

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a total enrollment of 3,143 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 1,258 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,885. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.1% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Two or More Races, 0.986% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0636% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,143 students. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 1,258 and the part-time enrollment is 1,885. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,141 enrolled students
Black or African American
615 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
158 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 68.1% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Two or More Races, 0.986% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0636% 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.

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, 59 students (1.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 130 more women than men received degrees from Dyersburg State Community College (220057). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white (601 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (247 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (76 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (390 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Health (320 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 (220057) are Registered nurses (1,478,964 people), Other managers (178,826 people), Medical & health services managers (173,055 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,205 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,628 people).

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (390 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Health (320 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), and Protective Services (14 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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (390 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Health (320 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (220057).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
247 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 247 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

335

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

465

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (465).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.749 times less than the 223 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.34 times more than the 167 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Dyersburg State Community College (220057) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is Male and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.52% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
601 degrees awarded
Black or African American
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white (601 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

0.375% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
350 degrees awarded
White Male
251 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white female (350 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (251 degrees).

Operations

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) has an endowment valued at nearly $5.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 664k (12.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a total salary expenditure of 32M. Dyersburg State Community College (220057) employs 23 Associate professors, 8 Instructors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Female Associate professor (13), Male Associate professor (10), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$5.51M

2023 Endowment

1.65%

growth from 2022

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) has an endowment valued at about $5.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) grew 1.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $295k 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 (220057) (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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.54M - Federal
$1.89M - State
$1.66M - Local

As of 2023, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received $1.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.89M from state grants and contracts, and $1.66M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.6M

2023 Salaries

4.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) paid a median of $13.6M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($32M) and a 4.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.83% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) paid a total of $2.83M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Associate professor with 23 employees, Instructor with 8 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was Female Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dyersburg State Community College (220057).

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