Frank Phillips College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,410

2021 Average Net Price

$5,136

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

8.25%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,586

42.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.6%

57 Graduates

About

Frank Phillips College is a higher education institution located in Hutchinson County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Frank Phillips College were General Studies (122 degrees awarded), Industrial Technology (6 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (4 degrees).

In 2021, 286 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Frank Phillips College. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (132 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (118 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Frank Phillips College is $1,410, which is $−6,558 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Frank Phillips College is $1,410, which is $−6,558 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,136.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Frank Phillips College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,410

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Frank Phillips College was $1,410. The cost of tuition at Frank Phillips College is $−6,558 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,136

2021 Value

29.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Frank Phillips College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,136. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Frank Phillips College grew by 29.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Frank Phillips 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

$7,501

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Frank Phillips College was of $7,501 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 31.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.77% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Frank Phillips College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Frank Phillips College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Frank Phillips 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.

8.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Frank Phillips College was 8.25%, which represents 8 out of the 97 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

Frank Phillips College had a total enrollment of 1,586 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Frank Phillips College is 679 students and the part-time enrollment is 907. This means that 42.8% of students enrolled at Frank Phillips College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Frank Phillips College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.9% Black or African American, 0.567% Asian, and 0.252% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Frank Phillips College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%) and White Male (20.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Frank Phillips College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,586 students. The full-time enrollment at Frank Phillips College is 679 and the part-time enrollment is 907. This means that 42.8% of students enrolled at Frank Phillips College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 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 Frank Phillips College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Frank Phillips College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
813 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
441 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Frank Phillips College is 51.3% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.9% Black or African American, 0.567% Asian, and 0.252% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 174 students (11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 more women than men received degrees from Frank Phillips College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Frank Phillips College is white (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (118 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Frank Phillips College is General Studies (122 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Technology (6 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Frank Phillips College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (29 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 Frank Phillips College are Registered nurses (1,346,409 people), Medical & health services managers (152,413 people), Other managers (135,971 people), Pharmacists (133,572 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,991 people).

The most specialized majors at Frank Phillips College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (16 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (122 degrees), and Agriculture (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Frank Phillips College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Frank Phillips College are Engineering Technologies (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (16 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (122 degrees), and Agriculture (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Frank Phillips College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,485,194 people), Elementary & secondary schools (346,767 people), Outpatient care centers (227,410 people), Offices of physicians (202,382 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (191,012 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
122 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
6 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Frank Phillips College was General Studies with 122 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Frank Phillips College, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (154).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Frank Phillips College in General Studies, which is 0.605 times less than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Frank Phillips College in General Studies, which is 1.65 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Frank Phillips College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Frank Phillips College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
132 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Frank Phillips College is white (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (118 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
67 degrees awarded
White Male
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Frank Phillips College is white female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (67 degrees).

Operations

Frank Phillips College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.56M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.48k (0.0579%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Frank Phillips College had a total salary expenditure of 14.1M. Frank Phillips College employs 10 Assistant professors, 9 Professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Frank Phillips College are Female Assistant professor (8), Male Professor (7), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Frank Phillips College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$2.56M

2021 Endowment

21.9%

growth from 2020

Frank Phillips College has an endowment valued at about $2.56M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Frank Phillips College grew 21.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.74M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Frank Phillips 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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.2M - Federal
$394k - State
$1.26M - Local

As of 2021, Frank Phillips College received $2.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $394k from state grants and contracts, and $1.26M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.39M

2021 Salaries

3.45%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Frank Phillips College paid a median of $5.39M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($14.1M) and a 3.45% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Frank Phillips College paid a total of $1.68M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Frank Phillips College were Assistant professor with 10 employees, Professor with 9 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Frank Phillips College were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Frank Phillips College was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Male Professor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Frank Phillips College.