John Wood Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,100

14.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,504

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,866

42.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.9%

153 Graduates

About

John Wood Community College is a higher education institution located in Adams County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at John Wood Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (34 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2023, 484 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Wood Community College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (438 degrees), 29.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Wood Community College is $5,100, which is $−3,153 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John Wood Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 387 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at John Wood Community College is $5,100, which is $3,153 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,504.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending John Wood Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at John Wood Community College was $5,100. The cost of tuition at John Wood Community College is $−3,153 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,504

2023 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 John Wood Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,504. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of John Wood Community College grew by 14.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of John Wood 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

$7,520

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Wood Community College was of $7,520 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at John Wood Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.63% with respect to 2022, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John Wood 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John Wood Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 387 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

John Wood Community College had a total enrollment of 1,866 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at John Wood Community College is 797 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,069. This means that 42.7% of students enrolled at John Wood Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Wood Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.1% White, 4.23% Two or More Races, 4.18% Black or African American, 2.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.02% Asian, and 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at John Wood Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.6%), followed by White Male (36.6%) and Black or African American Female (1.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Wood Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,866 students. The full-time enrollment at John Wood Community College is 797 and the part-time enrollment is 1,069. This means that 42.7% of students enrolled at John Wood Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

68%

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 John Wood Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), John Wood Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,607 enrolled students
Two or More Races
79 enrolled students
Black or African American
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Wood Community College is 86.1% White, 4.23% Two or More Races, 4.18% Black or African American, 2.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.02% Asian, and 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 100 more women than men received degrees from John Wood Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John Wood Community College is white (438 degrees awarded). There were 29.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at John Wood Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (34 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John Wood Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (28 degrees awarded), Precision Production (28 degrees), and Construction (20 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 John Wood Community College are Registered nurses (1,493,974 people), Medical & health services managers (173,573 people), Other managers (169,189 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (159,220 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,279 people).

The most specialized majors at John Wood Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (28 degrees awarded), Precision Production (28 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (209 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 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 John Wood Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at John Wood Community College are Agriculture (28 degrees awarded), Precision Production (28 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (209 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 John Wood Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,589,379 people), Elementary & secondary schools (418,540 people), Outpatient care centers (270,425 people), Offices of physicians (229,992 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (203,573 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
182 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at John Wood Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 182 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

192

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

292

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 192 degrees were awarded to men at John Wood Community College, which is 0.658 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (292).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at John Wood Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.571 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at John Wood Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.75 times more than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from John Wood Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at John Wood Community College is Male and Two or More Races (50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
438 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Wood Community College is white (438 degrees awarded). There were 29.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.24% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
259 degrees awarded
White Male
179 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Wood Community College is white female (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (179 degrees).

Operations

John Wood Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 704k (19.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, John Wood Community College had a total salary expenditure of 24.7M. John Wood Community College employs 24 Assistant professors, 7 Instructors and 5 Professors. Most academics at John Wood Community College are Male Assistant professor (14), Female Assistant professor (10), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Wood Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$3.62M

2023 Endowment

17.5%

growth from 2022

John Wood Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of John Wood Community College grew 17.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.18M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John Wood 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2023 Salaries

3.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, John Wood Community College paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($24.7M) and a 3.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.992% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.61% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, John Wood Community College paid a total of $2.51M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at John Wood Community College were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Instructor with 7 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Wood Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at John Wood Community College was Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at John Wood Community College.

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