Parkland College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,455

2021 Average Net Price

$8,093

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.94%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,394

38% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.6%

230 Graduates

About

Parkland College is a higher education institution located in Champaign County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Parkland College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (179 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2021, 1,643 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Parkland College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,072 degrees), 6.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Parkland College is $4,455, which is $−3,513 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Parkland College is $4,455, which is $−3,513 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,093.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Parkland College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,455

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Parkland College was $4,455. The cost of tuition at Parkland College is $−3,513 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,093

2021 Value

6.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Parkland College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,093. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Parkland College grew by 6.28%.

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

$5,500

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Parkland College was of $5,500 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Parkland College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 21.6% with respect to 2020, when 37% 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.

4.94%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Parkland College was 4.94%, which represents 67 out of the 1357 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 5,394 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Parkland College is 2,052 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,342. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Parkland College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Parkland College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 4.62% Asian, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0185% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Parkland College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.2%), followed by White Female (30.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Parkland College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,394 students. The full-time enrollment at Parkland College is 2,052 and the part-time enrollment is 3,342. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Parkland 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 Parkland College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 Parkland College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Parkland College had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
3,337 enrolled students
Black or African American
719 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
479 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Parkland College is 61.9% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 4.62% Asian, 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0185% 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, 214 students (3.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 235 more women than men received degrees from Parkland College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Parkland College is white (1,072 degrees awarded). There were 6.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Parkland College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (179 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (60 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), and Communication Technologies (14 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 (111,230 people), Other managers (84,368 people), Physicians (40,522 people), Registered nurses (40,264 people), and Postsecondary teachers (34,987 people).

The most specialized majors at Parkland College in 2021 are Agriculture (60 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (103 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (489 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 Parkland College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Parkland College are Agriculture (60 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (103 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (489 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (220,113 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (119,961 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (99,709 people), Computer Systems Design (56,862 people), and Construction (49,888 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
170 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
140 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
103 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Parkland College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 170 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

704

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

939

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 704 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College, which is 0.75 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (939).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.616 times less than the 216 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Parkland College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.62 times more than the 133 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Parkland College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Parkland College is Female and Two or More Races (64.3% 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.

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, 6.52% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,072 degrees awarded
Black or African American
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Parkland College is white (1,072 degrees awarded). There were 6.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

4.44% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
599 degrees awarded
White Male
473 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Parkland College is white female (599 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (473 degrees).

Operations

Parkland College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 483k (3.62%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Parkland College had a total salary expenditure of 111M. Parkland College employs 65 Associate professors, 54 Professors and 21 Instructors. Most academics at Parkland College are Female Associate professor (44), Male Professor (30), and Female Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parkland College are: Service, with 56 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Endowment

$13.4M

2021 Endowment

42.7%

growth from 2020

Parkland College has an endowment valued at about $13.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Parkland College grew 42.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.06M 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

$39.9M

2021 Salaries

6.82%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Parkland College paid a median of $39.9M in salaries, which represents 36.1% of their overall expenditure ($111M) and a 6.82% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

147

Number of Employees

In 2021, Parkland College paid a total of $11.8M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Parkland College were Associate professor with 65 employees, Professor with 54 employees, and Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parkland College were Service with 56 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Parkland College was Female Associate professor with 44 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Professor with 24 employees.

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