Hillsborough Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,931

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$4,845

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

3.75%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

27,626

39.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

29.8%

978 Graduates

About

Hillsborough Community College is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Hillsborough Community College were .

In 2017, 5,172 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hillsborough Community College. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (2,159 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1269 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $1,931, which is $-5,483 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $1,931, which is $-5,483 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,845.

In 2017, 44% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 49% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$1,931

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Hillsborough Community College was $1,931. The cost of tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $-5,483 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$4,845

2017 Value

6.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Hillsborough Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,845. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Hillsborough Community College grew by 6.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hillsborough 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

$8,784

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hillsborough Community College was of $8,784 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

49%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Hillsborough Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2016, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hillsborough 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.

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.

3.75%

2016 Default Rate

207

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Hillsborough Community College was 3.75%, which represents 207 out of the 5525 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

Hillsborough Community College has a total enrollment of 27,626 students. The full-time enrollment at Hillsborough Community College is 10,901 students and the part-time enrollment is 16,725. This means that 39.5% of students enrolled at Hillsborough Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hillsborough Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.2% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Black or African American, 3.78% Two or More Races, 3.32% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hillsborough Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (18.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.9%) and White Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hillsborough Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,626 students. The full-time enrollment at Hillsborough Community College is 10,901 and the part-time enrollment is 16,725. This means that 39.5% of students enrolled at Hillsborough Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2017 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 Hillsborough Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Hillsborough Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
10,010
Hispanic or Latino
8,551
Black or African American
4,773

The enrolled student population at Hillsborough Community College is 36.2% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Black or African American, 3.78% Two or More Races, 3.32% Asian, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.214% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 1,507 students (5.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 282 more women than men received degrees from Hillsborough Community College. The majority of degree recipients at Hillsborough Community College are white (2,159 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1269 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hillsborough Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Hillsborough Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,868 degrees awarded), Protective Services (481 degrees), and Construction (77 degrees).

Workforce

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 Hillsborough Community College are Registered nurses (1,316,236 people), Software developers (422,674 people), Other managers (205,038 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,221 people), and Medical & health services managers (146,235 people).

The most specialized majors at Hillsborough Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,868 degrees awarded), Protective Services (481 degrees), Construction (77 degrees), Health (933 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (162 degrees).

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 Hillsborough Community College are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 Hillsborough Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,498,189 people), Computer Systems Design (507,013 people), Elementary & secondary schools (409,389 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (342,847 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (247,717 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hillsborough Community College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hillsborough Community College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,445
2,727

In 2017, 2,445 degrees were awarded to men at Hillsborough Community College, which is 0.897 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,727).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Hillsborough Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 1154 degrees were awarded to men at Hillsborough Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.673 times less than the 1714 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 1714 degrees were awarded to women at Hillsborough Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.49 times more than the 1154 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 12% of students graduating from Hillsborough Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 21.4% of graduates (209 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,159 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,269 degrees awarded
Black or African American
737 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hillsborough Community College is white (2,159 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1269 degrees).

9.8% of degree recipients (507 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
1,084 degrees awarded
White Female
1,075 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
682 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Hillsborough Community College is white male (1,084 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,075 degrees).

Operations

Hillsborough Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $266k (8.04%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Hillsborough Community College had a total salary expenditure of $183M. Hillsborough Community College employs 207 Instructors, 31 Assistant professors, and 24 Professors. Most academics at Hillsborough Community College are Female Instructors (117), Male Instructors(90), and Female Assistant professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 138 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 121 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$3.3M

2017 Endowment

2.86%

growth from 2016

Hillsborough Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Hillsborough Community College grew 2.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $358k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hillsborough 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

$3.05M - Federal
$928k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Hillsborough Community College received $3.05M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $928k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$67.2M

2017 Salaries

1.74%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Hillsborough Community College paid a median of $67.2M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($183M) and a 1.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% decline from 2015 and a 6.5% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.4M

Instructional Salaries

292

Number of Employees

In 2017, Hillsborough Community College paid a total of $17.4M to 292 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.95M (28.7%) for similar Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

207 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

138 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College were Instructor with 207 employees; Assistant professor with 31 employees; and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 138 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 121 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hillsborough Community College was Female Instructor with 117 employees, Male Instructor with 90 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Hillsborough Community College.

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