Pensacola State College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,884

0.695% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,376

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

9,491

41.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36.4%

334 Graduates

About

Pensacola State College is a higher education institution located in Escambia County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pensacola State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (831 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (180 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (39 degrees).

In 2024, 2,394 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pensacola State College. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,441 degrees), 3.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (456 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pensacola State College is $1,884, which is $−8,711 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pensacola State College is $1,884, which is $8,711 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,376.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Pensacola State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,884

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pensacola State College was $1,884. The cost of tuition at Pensacola State College is $−8,711 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$5,376

2024 Value

56.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pensacola State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,376. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pensacola State College grew by 56.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pensacola State 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

$10,226

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pensacola State College was of $10,226 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Pensacola State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.7% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pensacola State 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.

Enrollment

Pensacola State College had a total enrollment of 9,491 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pensacola State College is 3,962 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,529. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Pensacola State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pensacola State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 9.64% Hispanic or Latino, 7.46% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.653% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pensacola State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pensacola State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,491 students. The full-time enrollment at Pensacola State College is 3,962 and the part-time enrollment is 5,529. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Pensacola State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,634 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,748 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
915 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pensacola State College is 59.4% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 9.64% Hispanic or Latino, 7.46% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.653% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.358% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 16 students (0.169%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 724 more women than men received degrees from Pensacola State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pensacola State College is white (1,441 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (456 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pensacola State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (831 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (180 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (39 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pensacola State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (265 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (831 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pensacola State College are Software developers (656,660 people), Other managers (168,811 people), Computer occupations, all other (139,449 people), Computer & information systems managers (119,817 people), and Computer support specialists (91,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Pensacola State College in 2024 are Transportation (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (265 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (831 degrees), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (218 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Pensacola State College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Pensacola State College are Transportation (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (265 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (831 degrees), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (218 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pensacola State College are Computer Systems Design (666,466 people), Elementary & secondary schools (192,789 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (132,654 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (98,503 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (96,615 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

General Cosmetology
55 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
23 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pensacola State College was General Cosmetology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pensacola State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

835

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,559

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 835 degrees were awarded to men at Pensacola State College, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,559).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 288 degrees were awarded to men at Pensacola State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.53 times less than the 543 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 543 degrees were awarded to men at Pensacola State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.89 times more than the 288 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,441 degrees awarded
Black or African American
456 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
233 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pensacola State College is white (1,441 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (456 degrees).

0.167% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,151 degrees awarded
White Female
1,150 degrees awarded
White Female
1,102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pensacola State College is white female (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,150 degrees).

Operations

Pensacola State College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.06M (12.3%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Pensacola State College had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Pensacola State College employs 53 Instructors, 36 Assistant professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at Pensacola State College are Female Instructor (28), Male Instructor (25), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pensacola State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 168 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 87 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 41 employees.

Endowment

$16.7M

2024 Endowment

6.88%

growth from 2023

Pensacola State College has an endowment valued at about $16.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pensacola State College grew 6.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.31M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pensacola State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34.1M

2024 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Pensacola State College paid a median of $34.1M in salaries, which represents 31.2% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.02% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.54% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.54M

Instructional Salaries

151

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pensacola State College paid a total of $8.54M to 151 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pensacola State College were Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 41 employees.

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