Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,400

2021 Average Net Price

$10,092

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.1%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

1,372 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,207

97.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.8%

311 Graduates

About

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology were HVAC Maintenance (60 degrees awarded), Metal Fabricator (33 degrees), and Carpenter (30 degrees).

In 2021, 452 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. 10.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 89.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (344 degrees), 7.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is $8,400, which is $432 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is $8,400, which is $432 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,092.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was $8,400. The cost of tuition at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is $432 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$10,092

2021 Value

46.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,092. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology grew by 46.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (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

$9,670

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was of $9,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 49.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 100% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.1% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (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.

6.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was 6.1%, which represents 23 out of the 377 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.

Admissions

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology received 1,372 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.99% annual growth. Out of those 1,372 applicants, 1,218 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,207 students enrolled at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2021.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 39.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,218

Accepted Out of 1,372

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was 88.8% (1,218 admissions from 1,372 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.99%, while admissions declined by −2.25%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,207 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 1,173 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.03% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.3%) and Black or African American Male (8.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,207 students. The full-time enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 1,173 and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
854 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
166 enrolled students
Black or African American
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 70.8% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.03% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 2 students (0.166%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 356 fewer women than men received degrees from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 7.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is HVAC Maintenance (60 degrees awarded), followed by Metal Fabricator (33 degrees) and Carpenter (30 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (90 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), and Communication Technologies (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are Architects, except landscape and naval (96,805 people), Other managers (62,929 people), Construction managers (54,354 people), Software developers (35,236 people), and Project management specialists (25,392 people).

The most specialized majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2021 are Construction (90 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Communication Technologies (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (16 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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are Construction (90 degrees awarded), Precision Production (87 degrees), Communication Technologies (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are Architectural, engineering & related services (149,954 people), Construction (129,634 people), Computer Systems Design (53,991 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (27,126 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (23,499 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

HVAC Maintenance
60 degrees awarded
Metal Fabricator
33 degrees awarded
Carpenter
30 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was HVAC Maintenance with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

404

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 404 degrees were awarded to men at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, which is 8.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (48).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in HVAC Maintenance, which is 59 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in General Production Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, which is 0.667 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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
344 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 7.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

0.221% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
311 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
42 degrees awarded
White Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is white male (311 degrees awarded). There were 7.4 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (42 degrees).

Operations

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.5k (1.32%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 28.1M. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology employs 42 Instructors, 15 Assistant professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are Male Instructor (30), Male Assistant professor (14), and Female Instructor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Endowment

$1.4M

2021 Endowment

28.1%

growth from 2020

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology grew 28.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.89M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2021 Salaries

3.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($28.1M) and a 3.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology paid a total of $6.14M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology were Instructor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was Male Instructor with 30 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.