Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,310
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,110
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,199
    37.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    54.7%
    64 Graduates

    About

    Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Phillips County, AR. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees), and Welding Technology (8 degrees).

    In 2024, 463 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (226 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (214 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,310, which is $−5,850 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,310, which is $5,850 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,110.

    In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,310
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,310. The cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,110
    2024 Value
    21.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,110. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 21.8%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    45% of undergraduate students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 1,199 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 447 students and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% Black or African American, 43% White, 3.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.25% Asian, and 0.0834% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.6%), followed by White Female (26%) and Black or African American Male (18.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    37.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,199 students. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 447 and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    2024 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      602 enrolled students
    2. White
      515 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      45 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 50.2% Black or African American, 43% White, 3.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.25% Asian, and 0.0834% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 53 more women than men received degrees from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (226 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (214 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees) and Welding Technology (8 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Transportation (30 degrees), and Communication Technologies (11 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Social workers, all other
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Social workers, all other (149,051 people), Other managers (77,370 people), Construction managers (45,517 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,192 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (32,031 people).

    The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2024 are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Transportation (30 degrees), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

    The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Transportation (30 degrees), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Elementary & secondary schools (119,810 people), Construction (105,636 people), Individual & family services (97,832 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (74,695 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (68,590 people).

    The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Transportation (30 degrees), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      53 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    205
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    258
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 0.795 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (258).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 4.61 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      226 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      214 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      14 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (226 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (214 degrees).

    0.864% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      154 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      146 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      144 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (146 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total salary expenditure of 21.4M. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 52 Instructors. Most academics at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructor (33), and Male Instructor (19).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $8.91M
    2024 Salaries
    3.68%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $8.91M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($21.4M) and a 3.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.29% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.94% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.69M
    Instructional Salaries
    52
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.69M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

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