Vista College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,725

0.931% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$10,663

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.4%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,945

100% Full-Time

About

Vista College 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 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. 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 is $15,725, which is $7,757 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Vista College 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 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 was $15,725.

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

Average Net Price

$10,663

2020 Value

32.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Vista College 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 grew by 32.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vista 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Vista College 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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vista 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.

14.4%

2018 Default Rate

447

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College 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.

Enrollment

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

The enrolled student population at Vista College, 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 in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.5%) and White Female (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vista College in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,945 students. The full-time enrollment at Vista College is 2,945 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

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 was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Vista College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
1,228 enrolled students
Black or African American
782 enrolled students
White
630 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vista College 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 661 more women than men received degrees from Vista College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vista College 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 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, 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

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vista College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Vista College 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).

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 are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vista College 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).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vista College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2020)

Medical Assistant
607 degrees awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
286 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
276 degrees awarded

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

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

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, which is 0.502 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,326).

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

Most Common Male Majors

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

Most Common Female Majors

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

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Vista College is Female and Asian (66.7% 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 (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
893 degrees awarded
White
470 degrees awarded
Black or African American
452 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vista College 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Hispanic or Latino Female
605 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
321 degrees awarded
White Female
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vista College is hispanic or latino female (605 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (321 degrees).

Operations

Vista College employs 91 No academic ranks. Most academics at Vista College are Female No academic rank (70), and Male No academic rank (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College 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 paid a median of $18M in salaries, a 11.7% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Vista College 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 $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

91 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vista College was No academic rank with 91 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College 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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vista College was Female No academic rank with 70 employees, and Male No academic rank with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vista College.