Ridge Technical College

www.ridge.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,800
2023 Average Net Price
$23,365
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
375
86.7% Full-Time
2014 Graduation Rate
91.5%
375 Graduates

About

Ridge Technical College is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ridge Technical College were General Cosmetology (38 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (27 degrees), and Electrician (15 degrees).

In 2023, 276 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ridge Technical College. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (126 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,800, which is $−10,012 less than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,800, which is $10,013 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,365.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,800
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College was $3,800. The cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College is $−10,013 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$23,365
2023 Value
2.23%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ridge Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,365. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ridge Technical College grew by 2.23%.

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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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

71%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71% of undergraduate students at Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.39% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Ridge Technical College had a total enrollment of 375 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 325 students and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at Ridge Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.2% White, 25.6% Black or African American, and 0.267% Asian.

Students enrolled at Ridge Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21%) and White Male (17.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ridge Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 375 students. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 325 and the part-time enrollment is 50.

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Retention Rate over Time

2%
2023 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 2%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    159 enrolled students
  2. White
    117 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    96 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College is 42.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.2% White, 25.6% Black or African American, and 0.267% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 50 more women than men received degrees from Ridge Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (88 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College is General Cosmetology (38 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (27 degrees) and Electrician (15 degrees).

In 2023,  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 Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
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 Other managers (47,330 people), Construction managers (46,412 people), Software developers (36,116 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,474 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), Transportation (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Ridge Technical College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), Transportation (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Construction
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (107,096 people), uninformed (62,434 people), Computer Systems Design (47,226 people), Air transportation (36,693 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (23,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), Transportation (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. General Cosmetology
    38 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Electrician
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College was General Cosmetology with 38 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

113
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
163
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College, which is 0.693 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 44 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

75%
100% Completion Time
75%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from Ridge Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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 (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    126 degrees awarded
  2. White
    88 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (88 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    79 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    47 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino female (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (47 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.31M
2023 Salaries
0.0603%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Ridge Technical College paid a median of $2.31M in salaries, a 0.0603% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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