Parkland College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,714

16.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,179

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,018

34.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.5%

204 Graduates

About

Parkland College is a higher education institution located in Champaign County, IL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Parkland College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (160 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (11 degrees).

In 2023, 1,518 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Parkland College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,041 degrees), 7.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Parkland College is $3,714, which is $−4,539 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Parkland College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,084 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Parkland College is $3,714, which is $4,539 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,179.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Parkland College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,714

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Parkland College was $3,714. The cost of tuition at Parkland College is $−4,539 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,179

2023 Value

5.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Parkland College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,179. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Parkland College grew by 5.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Parkland 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

$6,500

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Parkland College was of $6,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 18.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Parkland College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 43.3% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Parkland 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Parkland College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1084 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

Parkland College had a total enrollment of 6,018 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Parkland College is 2,080 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,938. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Parkland College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Parkland College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 6% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Parkland College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.5%), followed by White Female (28.8%) and Black or African American Female (6.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Parkland College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,018 students. The full-time enrollment at Parkland College is 2,080 and the part-time enrollment is 3,938. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Parkland 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 Parkland College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 Parkland College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Parkland College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,538 enrolled students
Black or African American
791 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
708 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Parkland College is 58.8% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 6% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% 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, 86 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 98 more women than men received degrees from Parkland College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Parkland College is white (1,041 degrees awarded). There were 7.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Parkland College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (160 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Parkland College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (81 degrees awarded), Agriculture (92 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (116 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Parkland College are Elementary & middle school teachers (107,913 people), Other managers (99,597 people), Secondary school teachers (43,161 people), Registered nurses (41,802 people), and Physicians (40,773 people).

The most specialized majors at Parkland College in 2023 are Transportation (81 degrees awarded), Agriculture (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (116 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (413 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (85 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 Parkland College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Parkland College are Transportation (81 degrees awarded), Agriculture (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (116 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (413 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (85 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 Parkland College are Elementary & secondary schools (237,381 people), uninformed (183,490 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (123,095 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (105,958 people), and Computer Systems Design (64,989 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
132 degrees awarded
General Studies
121 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Parkland College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 132 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

710

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

808

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 710 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College, which is 0.879 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (808).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.613 times less than the 181 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.63 times more than the 111 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Parkland College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Parkland College is Female and White (42.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 0.49% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,041 degrees awarded
Black or African American
134 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
126 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Parkland College is white (1,041 degrees awarded). There were 7.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (134 degrees).

1.84% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
523 degrees awarded
White Female
518 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Parkland College is white male (523 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (518 degrees).

Operations

Parkland College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.07M (14%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Parkland College had a total salary expenditure of 98.1M. Parkland College employs 56 Professors, 52 Associate professors and 32 Instructors. Most academics at Parkland College are Female Associate professor (33), Female Professor (29), and Male Professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parkland College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Service, with 53 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 33 employees.

Endowment

$14.8M

2023 Endowment

12.1%

growth from 2022

Parkland College has an endowment valued at about $14.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Parkland College grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Parkland 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.

Salary Expenditure

$42.6M

2023 Salaries

4.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Parkland College paid a median of $42.6M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($98.1M) and a 4.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.82% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

145

Number of Employees

In 2023, Parkland College paid a total of $11.8M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Parkland College were Professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Instructor with 32 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parkland College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Service with 53 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Parkland College was Female Associate professor with 33 employees, Female Professor with 29 employees, and Male Professor with 27 employees.

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

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