Southwest Technical College

https://stech.edu/

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2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

642

7.63% Full-Time

About

Southwest Technical College is a higher education institution located in Iron County, UT. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southwest Technical College were Medical Assistant (22 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (13 degrees).

In 2021, 396 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Technical College. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (331 degrees), 8.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

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Costs

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49% of undergraduate students at Southwest Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.5% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest 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.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Southwest Technical College had a total enrollment of 642 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Technical College is 49 students and the part-time enrollment is 593. This means that 7.63% of students enrolled at Southwest Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.8% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Asian, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.09% Two or More Races, and 0.935% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Southwest Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.9%), followed by White Female (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

7.63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 642 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Technical College is 49 and the part-time enrollment is 593.

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

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Southwest Technical College was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Southwest Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
538 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
61 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Technical College is 83.8% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Asian, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.09% Two or More Races, and 0.935% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Southwest Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Technical College is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 8.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southwest Technical College is Medical Assistant (22 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (64 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Health (238 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 Southwest Technical College are Registered nurses (1,340,558 people), Software developers (486,290 people), Other managers (161,486 people), Medical & health services managers (150,863 people), and Pharmacists (132,863 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Technical College in 2021 are Transportation (64 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Health (238 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Southwest Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Southwest Technical College are Transportation (64 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Health (238 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 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 Southwest Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,495,435 people), Computer Systems Design (545,611 people), Elementary & secondary schools (266,149 people), Outpatient care centers (225,328 people), and Offices of physicians (202,501 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
22 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
15 degree-majors awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southwest Technical College was Medical Assistant with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southwest Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technical College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (187).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 31 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.27 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from Southwest Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
331 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Technical College is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 8.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

1.77% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
170 degrees awarded
White Female
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Technical College is white male (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (161 degrees).