Virginia College-Mobile

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    2016 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,382
    3.23% growth from 2015
    2017 Average Net Price
    $24,200
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    20.5%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    674
    77.7% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    43.2%
    146 Graduates

    About

    Virginia College-Mobile is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Mobile were Medical Assistant (111 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (33 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (32 degrees).

    In 2018, 350 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Mobile. 79.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (202 degrees), 3.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Mobile is $14,382, which is $−515 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Mobile was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14,360 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Mobile is $14,382.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,200.

    In 2017, 79% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Mobile received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,382
    2016 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Mobile was $14,382.

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    Average Net Price

    $24,200
    2017 Value
    34.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Virginia College-Mobile had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,200. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Mobile grew by 34.6%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Mobile received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 18.6% with respect to 2016, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Mobile (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.

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    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.
    20.5%
    2015 Default Rate
    2939
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Mobile was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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.

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    Enrollment

    Virginia College-Mobile had a total enrollment of 674 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Mobile is 524 students and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Mobile are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Mobile, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% Black or African American, 15.4% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 1.04% Hispanic or Latino, 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.297% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Virginia College-Mobile in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.7%), followed by White Female (12.8%) and Black or African American Male (7.86%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    77.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Virginia College-Mobile in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 674 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Mobile is 524 and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Mobile are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    2017 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 Virginia College-Mobile was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Virginia College-Mobile had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      386 enrolled students
    2. White
      104 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      35 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Mobile is 57.3% Black or African American, 15.4% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 1.04% Hispanic or Latino, 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.297% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 204 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Mobile. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Mobile is black or african american (202 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Mobile is Medical Assistant (111 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (33 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (32 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia College-Mobile, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (65 degrees), and Health (196 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 Virginia College-Mobile are Registered nurses (1,586,724 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,807 people), Other managers (878,890 people), Software developers (782,556 people), and Financial managers (545,746 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Mobile in 2018 are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (65 degrees), Health (196 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Virginia College-Mobile are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Mobile are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (65 degrees), Health (196 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Virginia College-Mobile are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,970,436 people), Computer Systems Design (1,176,070 people), Elementary & secondary schools (781,366 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (557,590 people), and Banking & related activities (517,460 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Mobile are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (65 degrees), Health (196 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia College-Mobile.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      18 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Support Specialist
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Mobile was General Business Administration & Management with 18 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    73
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    277
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Mobile, which is 0.264 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (277).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Mobile in Welding Technology, which is 7.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Mobile in Medical Assistant, which is 16.3 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    17%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Virginia College-Mobile completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      202 degrees awarded
    2. White
      52 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Mobile is black or african american (202 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

    21.7% of degree recipients (76 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      166 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      164 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      159 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Mobile is black or african american female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (164 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Mobile are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.19M
    Instructional Salaries
    23
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Virginia College-Mobile paid a total of $1.19M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Mobile were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

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