South College (220552)

www.southcollegetn.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,450

2023 Average Net Price

$16,584

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,234

82.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.5%

11 Graduates

About

South College (220552) is a higher education institution located in Knox County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South College (220552) were Pre-Nursing Studies (711 degrees awarded), General Business (65 degrees), and Clinical Laboratory Technician (64 degrees).

In 2023, 2,558 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South College (220552). 81.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,571 degrees), 2.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (597 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South College (220552) is $16,450, which is $−8,125 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South College (220552) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,108 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South College (220552) is $16,450, which is $8,125 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,584.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending South College (220552) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South College (220552) was $16,450. The cost of tuition at South College (220552) is $−8,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South College (220552) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,584

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South College (220552) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,584. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South College (220552) grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of South College (220552) (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

$18,180

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South College (220552) was of $18,180 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 13.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South College (220552) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at South College (220552) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.52% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South College (220552) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South College (220552) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2108 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 (220552) had a total enrollment of 8,234 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South College (220552) is 6,813 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,421. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at South College (220552) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South College (220552), both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 32% Black or African American, 5.89% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, 0.984% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South College (220552) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (31.6%) and White Male (7.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South College (220552) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,234 students. The full-time enrollment at South College (220552) is 6,813 and the part-time enrollment is 1,421. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at South College (220552) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South College (220552) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 South College (220552) was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), South College (220552) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South College (220552) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,220 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,636 enrolled students
Two or More Races
485 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South College (220552) is 51.3% White, 32% Black or African American, 5.89% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, 0.984% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.376% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 87 students (1.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,632 more women than men received degrees from South College (220552). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South College (220552) is white (1,571 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (597 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South College (220552) is Pre-Nursing Studies (711 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (65 degrees) and Clinical Laboratory Technician (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South College (220552), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (2,305 degrees awarded), Protective Services (63 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 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 (220552) are Registered nurses (1,546,949 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,282 people), Other managers (829,160 people), Financial managers (526,671 people), and Chief executives & legislators (418,195 people).

The most specialized majors at South College (220552) in 2023 are Health (2,305 degrees awarded), Protective Services (63 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Business (120 degrees), and Legal (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College (220552) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at South College (220552) are Health (2,305 degrees awarded), Protective Services (63 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Business (120 degrees), and Legal (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College (220552) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (220552).

Most Common (2023)

Pre-Nursing Studies
711 degrees awarded
General Business
65 degrees awarded
Clinical Laboratory Technician
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South College (220552) was Pre-Nursing Studies with 711 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South College (220552) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

463

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,095

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 463 degrees were awarded to men at South College (220552), which is 0.221 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,095).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South College (220552) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at South College (220552) in Physical Therapy, which is 0.747 times less than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 652 degrees were awarded to men at South College (220552) in Pre-Nursing Studies, which is 11.1 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from South College (220552) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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 2023 at South College (220552) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
1,571 degrees awarded
Black or African American
597 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South College (220552) is white (1,571 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (597 degrees).

1.49% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,261 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
527 degrees awarded
White Male
310 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South College (220552) is white female (1,261 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (527 degrees).

Operations

South College (220552) employs 193 Instructors, 113 Assistant professors and 56 Associate professors. Most academics at South College (220552) are Female Instructor (153), Female Assistant professor (72), and Male Assistant professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College (220552) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 305 employees, Management, with 141 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 66 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$81.6M

2023 Salaries

28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South College (220552) paid a median of $81.6M in salaries, a 28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.5M

Instructional Salaries

384

Number of Employees

In 2023, South College (220552) paid a total of $39.5M to 384 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

193 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

305 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South College (220552) were Instructor with 193 employees, Assistant professor with 113 employees, and Associate professor with 56 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College (220552) were Office and Administrative Support with 305 employees, Management with 141 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South College (220552) was Female Instructor with 153 employees, Female Assistant professor with 72 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South College (220552).

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