Pueblo Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,941

4.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,969

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,767

24.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.5%

127 Graduates

About

Pueblo Community College is a higher education institution located in Pueblo County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Pueblo Community College were Welding Technology (302 degrees awarded), Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (219 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (112 degrees).

In 2023, 2,375 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pueblo Community College. 50.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,326 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (717 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pueblo Community College is $3,941, which is $−4,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pueblo Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,176 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pueblo Community College is $3,941, which is $4,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,969.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending Pueblo Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,941

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pueblo Community College was $3,941. The cost of tuition at Pueblo Community College is $−4,312 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,969

2023 Value

0.227%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pueblo Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,969. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pueblo Community College grew by 0.227%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pueblo Community 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.

Other Student Expenses

$12,411

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pueblo Community College was of $12,411 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pueblo Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Pueblo Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.8% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pueblo Community 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pueblo Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1176 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

Pueblo Community College had a total enrollment of 6,767 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pueblo Community College is 1,634 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,133. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at Pueblo Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pueblo Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48% White, 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.74% Two or More Races, 2.65% Black or African American, 2.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.06% Asian, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pueblo Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pueblo Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,767 students. The full-time enrollment at Pueblo Community College is 1,634 and the part-time enrollment is 5,133. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at Pueblo Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,246 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,499 enrolled students
Two or More Races
253 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pueblo Community College is 48% White, 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.74% Two or More Races, 2.65% Black or African American, 2.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.06% Asian, and 0.118% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 330 students (4.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 more women than men received degrees from Pueblo Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pueblo Community College is white (1,326 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (717 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Pueblo Community College is Welding Technology (302 degrees awarded), followed by Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry (219 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (112 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pueblo Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (372 degrees awarded), Library Science (11 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (175 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 Pueblo Community College are Registered nurses (1,471,050 people), Software developers (595,731 people), Other managers (216,472 people), Medical & health services managers (168,389 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,595 people).

The most specialized majors at Pueblo Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (372 degrees awarded), Library Science (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees), Protective Services (153 degrees), and Health (726 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pueblo Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Pueblo Community College are Precision Production (372 degrees awarded), Library Science (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (175 degrees), Protective Services (153 degrees), and Health (726 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pueblo Community College are Computer Systems Design (1,031,818 people), Elementary & secondary schools (556,575 people), Banking & related activities (538,001 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (486,924 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (453,455 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Welding Technology
302 degrees awarded
Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry
219 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
112 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Pueblo Community College was Welding Technology with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Pueblo Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,186

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,186 degrees were awarded to men at Pueblo Community College, which is 0.997 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,189).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Pueblo Community College in Welding Technology, which is 4.32 times more than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Pueblo Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.66 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 12% of students graduating from Pueblo Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pueblo Community College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
1,326 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
717 degrees awarded
Black or African American
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pueblo Community College is white (1,326 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (717 degrees).

2.82% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
667 degrees awarded
White Female
659 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
382 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pueblo Community College is white male (667 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (659 degrees).

Operations

Pueblo Community College employs 95 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pueblo Community College are Female No academic rank (55), and Male No academic rank (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pueblo Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 68 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12M - Federal
$6.85M - State
$1.08M - Local

As of 2023, Pueblo Community College received $12M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.85M from state grants and contracts, and $1.08M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.3M

2023 Salaries

13.8%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pueblo Community College paid a median of $23.3M in salaries, a 13.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pueblo Community College paid a total of $6.03M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pueblo Community College was No academic rank with 95 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pueblo Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 68 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pueblo Community College was Female No academic rank with 55 employees, and Male No academic rank with 40 employees.

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

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