Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,200

1.09% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,018

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

71.8%

3,818 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

11,165

77.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.6%

2,059 Graduates

About

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2021, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields were Medical Assistant (1,522 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (403 degrees), and Phlebotamy Technician (305 degrees).

In 2021, 4,936 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. 76.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,215 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is $10,200, which is $0 approximately the same than the national median of $10,200. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $10,785, which is 106% of the cost for in-state students, and is $3,789 less than than the national median $14,574.

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Costs

The median in-state tuition for Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is $10,200, which is $198 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $10,398. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $10,785, which is 106% of the cost for in-state students, and is $3,789 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $14,574.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,018.

Tuition Costs

$10,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was $10,785, which is 106% of the cost for in-state students, which was $10,200. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is $3,789 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $14,574, and the in-state tuition is $198 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $10,398.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,018

2021 Value

1.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,018. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields grew by 1.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (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

$8,625

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was of $8,625 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.49% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.8% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (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.

Admissions

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields received 3,818 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 41.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,818 applicants, 2,743 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.8% acceptance rate.

There were 11,165 students enrolled at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in 2021.

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields has an overall enrollment yield of 51.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,743

Accepted Out of 3,818

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was 71.8% (2,743 admissions from 3,818 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 72.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 41.1%, while admissions grew by 39.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields had a total enrollment of 11,165 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is 8,691 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,474. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.9% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Black or African American, 11.1% Asian, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.412% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is 8,691 and the part-time enrollment is 2,474. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,426 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,313 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is 28.9% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Black or African American, 11.1% Asian, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.412% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 1,235 students (11.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2,580 more women than men received degrees from Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is hispanic or latino (1,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1190 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is Medical Assistant (1,340 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (342 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (188 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (194 degrees awarded), Construction (169 degrees), and Health (3,274 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 Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are Registered nurses (1,347,281 people), Physicians (171,964 people), Medical & health services managers (154,817 people), Other managers (149,383 people), and Pharmacists (144,680 people).

The most specialized majors at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in 2021 are Agriculture (194 degrees awarded), Construction (169 degrees), Health (3,274 degrees), Physical Sciences (157 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (259 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Dental assistants

The most specialized majors at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are Agriculture (194 degrees awarded), Construction (169 degrees), Health (3,274 degrees), Physical Sciences (157 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (259 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 Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,518,994 people), Elementary & secondary schools (287,699 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,972 people), Outpatient care centers (228,694 people), and Offices of physicians (224,242 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
1,340 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
342 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
188 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was Medical Assistant with 1,340 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,178 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields, which is 0.313 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,758).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in HVAC Maintenance, which is 24.9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1406 degrees were awarded to men at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields in Medical Assistant, which is 12.1 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 (67.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is Female and Hispanic or Latino (67.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.95% of graduates (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,215 degrees awarded
White
1,190 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,153 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is hispanic or latino (1,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1190 degrees).

13.7% of degree recipients (676 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,010 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
878 degrees awarded
White Female
858 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields is hispanic or latino female (1,010 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (878 degrees).

Operations

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields has an endowment valued at nearly $2.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.5M (58.1%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields had a total salary expenditure of 4.76M. Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields employs 82 Instructors, 56 No academic ranks and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are Female Instructor (55), Female No academic rank (42), and Male Instructor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields are: Office and Administrative Support, with 108 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 104 employees, and Management with 101 employees.

Endowment

$2.59M

2021 Endowment

5.6%

growth from 2020

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields has an endowment valued at about $2.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields grew 5.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.49M - Federal
$1.59M - State
$12.9k - Local

As of 2021, Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields received $9.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.59M from state grants and contracts, and $12.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.45M

2021 Salaries

11.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields paid a median of $1.45M in salaries, which represents 30.5% of their overall expenditure ($4.76M) and a 11.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.5M

Instructional Salaries

204

Number of Employees

In 2021, Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields paid a total of $11.5M to 204 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields were Instructor with 82 employees, No academic rank with 56 employees, and Associate professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields were Office and Administrative Support with 108 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 104 employees, and Management with 101 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female No academic rank
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields was Female Instructor with 55 employees, Female No academic rank with 42 employees, and Male Instructor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields.