Vista College (365204)

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    2020 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,725
    0.931% growth from 2019
    2020 Average Net Price
    $10,663
    After Financial Aid
    2018 Default Rate
    14.4%
    on Student Loans
    2020 Enrolled Students
    2,945
    100% Full-Time
    2020 Graduation Rate
    45.4%
    585 Graduates

    About

    Vista College (365204) is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, TX. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vista College (365204) were Medical Assistant (607 degrees awarded), Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (286 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (276 degrees).

    In 2020, 1,991 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vista College (365204). 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (893 degrees), 1.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Vista College (365204) is $15,725, which is $7,565 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College (365204) was 14.4%, corresponding to 447 out of the 3,107 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Vista College (365204) is $15,725.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,663.

    In 2020, 86% of undergraduate students attending Vista College (365204) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,725
    2020 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2020, the cost of tuition at Vista College (365204) was $15,725.

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    Average Net Price

    $10,663
    2020 Value
    32.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2020 Vista College (365204) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,663. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Vista College (365204) grew by 32.8%.

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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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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,104
    Room and Board
    $150
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Vista College (365204) was of $7,104 in 2020. The cost of room and board increased by 2.54% between 2019 and 2020.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at Vista College (365204) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 59.3% with respect to 2019, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.
    14.4%
    2018 Default Rate
    447
    Number of Defaults

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College (365204) was 14.4%, which represents 447 out of the 3107 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

    Vista College (365204) had a total enrollment of 2,945 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Vista College (365204) is 2,945 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College (365204) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Vista College (365204), both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Black or African American, 21.4% White, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.815% Asian, 0.679% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.577% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Vista College (365204) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.3%) and White Female (14.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Vista College (365204) in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,945 students. The full-time enrollment at Vista College (365204) is 2,945 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College (365204) are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    38%
    2020 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 Vista College (365204) was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Vista College (365204) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,228 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      782 enrolled students
    3. White
      630 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Vista College (365204) is 41.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Black or African American, 21.4% White, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.815% Asian, 0.679% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.577% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2020, 661 more women than men received degrees from Vista College (365204). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vista College (365204) is hispanic or latino (893 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vista College (365204) is Medical Assistant (607 degrees awarded), followed by Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (286 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (276 degrees).

    In 2020,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vista College (365204), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (353 degrees awarded), Health (1,268 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (115 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 Vista College (365204) are Registered nurses (1,500,225 people), Software developers (632,043 people), Other managers (190,213 people), Medical & health services managers (167,487 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,638 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vista College (365204) in 2020 are Mechanical Technologies (353 degrees awarded), Health (1,268 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (115 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (118 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College (365204) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Vista College (365204) are Mechanical Technologies (353 degrees awarded), Health (1,268 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (115 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (118 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College (365204) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,653,671 people), Computer Systems Design (644,194 people), Elementary & secondary schools (313,755 people), Outpatient care centers (289,781 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,125 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vista College (365204) are Mechanical Technologies (353 degrees awarded), Health (1,268 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (115 degrees), Construction (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (118 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College (365204).
    Most Common (2020)
    1. Medical Assistant
      607 degrees awarded
    2. Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
      286 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC Maintenance
      276 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vista College (365204) was Medical Assistant with 607 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    665
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2020
    1,326
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2020

    In 2020, 665 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College (365204), which is 0.502 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,326).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2020, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College (365204) in HVAC Maintenance, which is 16.4 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2020, 565 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College (365204) in Medical Assistant, which is 9.58 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    51%
    100% Completion Time
    51%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2020, 51% of students graduating from Vista College (365204) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      893 degrees awarded
    2. White
      470 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      452 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Vista College (365204) is hispanic or latino (893 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (470 degrees).

    2.16% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      971 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      940 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      886 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vista College (365204) is hispanic or latino female (971 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (940 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2020, Vista College (365204) had a total salary expenditure of 48.4M. Vista College (365204) employs 91 No academic ranks. Most academics at Vista College (365204) are Female No academic rank (70), and Male No academic rank (21).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College (365204) are: Management, with 68 employees, Sales and related, with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $18M
    2020 Salaries
    11.7%
    decline from 2019

    In 2020, Vista College (365204) paid a median of $18M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($48.4M) and a 11.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.5% decline between 2018 and 2019, and a 3.56% decline between 2017 and 2018.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.64M
    Instructional Salaries
    91
    Number of Employees

    In 2020, Vista College (365204) paid a total of $4.64M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College (365204) were Management with 68 employees, Sales and related with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

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