Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,250

2.74% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$3,680

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

11.1%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,234

35.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

46.2%

67 Graduates

About

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Phillips County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (12 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (10 degrees).

In 2022, 356 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. 52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (193 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (149 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,250, which is $−5,862 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 11.1%, corresponding to 1 out of the 9 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,250, which is $5,862 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,680.

In 2022, 51% of undergraduate students attending Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,250

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,250. The cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,862 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,680

2022 Value

16.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,680. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 16.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (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

$5,400

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was of $5,400 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51% of undergraduate students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 8.93% with respect to 2021, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (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.

11.1%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 11.1%, which represents 1 out of the 9 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

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 1,234 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 441 students and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 35.7% 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 51.5% Black or African American, 41.3% White, 3.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.972% Two or More Races, 0.567% Asian, and 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.4%), followed by White Female (24.3%) and Black or African American Male (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,234 students. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 441 and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2022 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
636 enrolled students
White
510 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 51.5% Black or African American, 41.3% White, 3.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.972% Two or More Races, 0.567% Asian, and 0.243% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 14 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 black or african american (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (149 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (12 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (10 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (130,729 people), Other managers (72,511 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (58,501 people), Construction managers (41,922 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,207 people).

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2022 are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Human Sciences (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Transportation (40 degrees awarded), Precision Production (43 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Human Sciences (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (306,388 people), Elementary & secondary schools (139,208 people), Construction (106,766 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (50,183 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (50,043 people).

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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
12 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

171

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

185

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 0.924 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (185).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Welding Technology, which is 13.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% 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, 39% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
193 degrees awarded
White
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is black or african american (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (149 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
95 degrees awarded
White Female
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is black or african american female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (95 degrees).

Operations

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 54 Instructors. Most academics at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructor (35), and Male Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.48M

2022 Salaries

1.94%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $8.48M in salaries, a 1.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.48% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.16% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.61M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Instructor with 54 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Female Instructor with 35 employees, and Male Instructor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

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