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Ridge Technical College is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ridge Technical College were General Cosmetology (48 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees), and Electrician (38 degrees).
In 2024, 379 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ridge Technical College. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (178 degrees), 1.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (110 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,900, which is $−12,263 less than the national average for ($16,163).
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,900, which is $12,263 less than the national average for ($16,163).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,170.
In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College is $−12,263 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Ridge Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 Ridge Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,170. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ridge Technical College grew by 0.835%.
This chart compares the average net price of Ridge Technical 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.
71% of undergraduate students at Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Ridge Technical 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.
Ridge Technical College had a total enrollment of 407 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 341 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Ridge Technical College are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% White, 21.9% Black or African American, and 0.491% Asian.
Students enrolled at Ridge Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and White Male (18%).
The total enrollment at Ridge Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 407 students. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 341 and the part-time enrollment is 66.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ridge Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College is 42.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% White, 21.9% Black or African American, and 0.491% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.
In 2024, 23 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 (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (110 degrees).
The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College is General Cosmetology (48 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees) and Electrician (38 degrees).
In 2024, 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 (44 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (105 degrees), and Protective Services (53 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Police officers (134,625 people), Other managers (88,004 people), Construction managers (53,156 people), Software developers (44,058 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (32,123 people).
The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College in 2024 are Construction (44 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (105 degrees), Protective Services (53 degrees), Precision Production (26 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).
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, Physicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators
The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (44 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (105 degrees), Protective Services (53 degrees), Precision Production (26 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (305,589 people), Construction (137,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (79,585 people), Computer Systems Design (69,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (43,164 people).
The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (44 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (105 degrees), Protective Services (53 degrees), Precision Production (26 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College was General Cosmetology with 48 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Ridge Technical College according to their major.
In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College, which is 0.886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (201).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ridge Technical College by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 25.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 47 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 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, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.
The most common race/ethnicity at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (110 degrees).
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ridge Technical College is white female (144 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).