South College

www.southcollegetn.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,450

2021 Average Net Price

$12,271

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.2%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,796

78.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.6%

18 Graduates

About

South College is a higher education institution located in Knox County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South College were Clinical Laboratory Technician (658 degrees awarded), Radiographer (45 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (44 degrees).

In 2021, 1,874 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South College. 83% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,178 degrees), 2.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (419 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South College is $16,450, which is $−6,734 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South College is $16,450, which is $−6,734 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,271.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending South College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,450

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South College was $16,450. The cost of tuition at South College is $−6,734 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,271

2021 Value

5.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,271. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South College grew by 5.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of South 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.

Other Student Expenses

$16,056

Room and Board

$1,298

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South College was of $16,056 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.58% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,298. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at South College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.23% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South 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.

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.

2.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South College was 2.2%, which represents 29 out of the 1318 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

South College had a total enrollment of 5,796 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South College is 4,547 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,249. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at South College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.6% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.86% Asian, 2.54% Hispanic or Latino, 0.552% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.1%) and White Male (8.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.6%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Asian Female (4.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,796 students. The full-time enrollment at South College is 4,547 and the part-time enrollment is 1,249. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at South College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 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 South College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), South College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,452 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,528 enrolled students
Two or More Races
194 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South College is 59.6% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.86% Asian, 2.54% Hispanic or Latino, 0.552% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 80 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,236 more women than men received degrees from South College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South College is white (1,178 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (419 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South College is Clinical Laboratory Technician (658 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (45 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (44 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), and Legal (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College are Registered nurses (1,416,418 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,667 people), Other managers (750,285 people), Financial managers (473,562 people), and Chief executives & legislators (376,900 people).

The most specialized majors at South College in 2021 are Health (1,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), Legal (18 degrees), Business (92 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at South College are Health (1,681 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), Legal (18 degrees), Business (92 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,758,607 people), Elementary & secondary schools (697,346 people), Computer Systems Design (522,232 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (493,672 people), and Banking & related activities (490,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South College.

Most Common (2021)

Clinical Laboratory Technician
658 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
45 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
44 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at South College was Clinical Laboratory Technician with 658 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

319

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,555

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 319 degrees were awarded to men at South College, which is 0.205 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,555).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at South College in Clinical Laboratory Technician, which is 0.116 times less than the 620 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 620 degrees were awarded to men at South College in Clinical Laboratory Technician, which is 8.61 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from South College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
1,178 degrees awarded
Black or African American
419 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South College is white (1,178 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (419 degrees).

0.8% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
950 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South College is white female (950 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (378 degrees).

Operations

South College employs 108 Assistant professors, 102 Instructors and 43 Associate professors. Most academics at South College are Female Assistant professor (76), Female Instructor (68), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 189 employees, Management, with 106 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$52.6M

2021 Salaries

20.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, South College paid a median of $52.6M in salaries, a 20.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.8M

Instructional Salaries

271

Number of Employees

In 2021, South College paid a total of $25.8M to 271 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

189 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South College were Assistant professor with 108 employees, Instructor with 102 employees, and Associate professor with 43 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College were Office and Administrative Support with 189 employees, Management with 106 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South College was Female Assistant professor with 76 employees, Female Instructor with 68 employees, and Male Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South College.