Ridge Technical College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,800
2.26% growth from 2021
2022 Average Net Price
$23,898
After Financial Aid
2022 Enrolled Students
403
85.1% Full-Time

About

Ridge Technical College is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ridge Technical College were Welding Technology (28 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (26 degrees), and Electrician (26 degrees).

In 2022, 234 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ridge Technical College. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (94 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,800, which is $−8,882 less than the national average for ($12,682).

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,800, which is $8,882 less than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,898.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,800
2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College was $3,800. The cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College is $−8,882 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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Average Net Price

$23,898
2022 Value
47.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2022 Ridge Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,898. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Ridge Technical College grew by 47.6%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,600
Room and Board
$1,475
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ridge Technical College was of $9,600 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 $1,475. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

72%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72% of undergraduate students at Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2021, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Ridge Technical College had a total enrollment of 403 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 343 students and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Ridge Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 34.5% White, 19.9% Black or African American, and 0.993% Asian.

Students enrolled at Ridge Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (24.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.4%) and White Male (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ridge Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 403 students. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 343 and the part-time enrollment is 60.

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Retention Rate over Time

7%
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 Ridge Technical College was 7%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    178 enrolled students
  2. White
    139 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College is 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 34.5% White, 19.9% Black or African American, and 0.993% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2022, 4 more women than men received degrees from Ridge Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ridge Technical College is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College is Welding Technology (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (26 degrees) and Electrician (26 degrees).

In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ridge Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees), and Precision Production (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Registered nurses (1,396,887 people), Medical & health services managers (152,360 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,815 people), Pharmacists (134,189 people), and Physicians (108,220 people).

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College in 2022 are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees), Precision Production (28 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees), Precision Production (28 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,490,966 people), Outpatient care centers (239,525 people), Elementary & secondary schools (229,603 people), Offices of physicians (203,853 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees), Precision Production (28 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

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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 Ridge Technical College.
Most Common (2022)
  1. 28 degrees awarded
  2. 26 degrees awarded
  3. 26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College was Welding Technology with 28 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

115
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2022
119
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2022

In 2022, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College, which is 0.966 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (119).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 8.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to women at Ridge Technical College in Facial Treatment Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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Time to Complete

80%
100% Completion Time
92%
150% Completion Time

In 2022, 80% of students graduating from Ridge Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

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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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2014 at Ridge Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    94 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    82 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ridge Technical College is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
  1. White Female
    51 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    46 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ridge Technical College is white female (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (46 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.31M
2022 Salaries
0.39%
growth from 2021

In 2022, Ridge Technical College paid a median of $2.31M in salaries, a 0.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.32% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 12% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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