Southern Crescent Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$5,158

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,804

24.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.1%

156 Graduates

About

Southern Crescent Technical College is a higher education institution located in Spalding County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Southern Crescent Technical College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,101 degrees awarded), Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing (434 degrees), and Child Care Provider (156 degrees).

In 2023, 3,978 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Crescent Technical College. 73.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,969 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,549 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Crescent Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Crescent Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 510 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Crescent Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,158.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Southern Crescent Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Crescent Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Southern Crescent Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,158

2023 Value

18.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Crescent Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,158. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Crescent Technical College grew by 18.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Crescent Technical 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

$8,464

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Crescent Technical College was of $8,464 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.66% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies increased by 29.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Crescent Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Crescent Technical 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 Southern Crescent Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 510 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

Southern Crescent Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,804 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Crescent Technical College is 1,431 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,373. This means that 24.7% of students enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Crescent Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.7%), followed by White Female (25.2%) and Black or African American Male (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Crescent Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,804 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Crescent Technical College is 1,431 and the part-time enrollment is 4,373. This means that 24.7% of students enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical 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 Southern Crescent Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 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 Southern Crescent Technical College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern Crescent Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,977 enrolled students
White
1,927 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
501 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Crescent Technical College is 51.3% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.07% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% 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, 30 students (0.517%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,838 more women than men received degrees from Southern Crescent Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Crescent Technical College is black or african american (1,969 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,549 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Southern Crescent Technical College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,101 degrees awarded), followed by Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing (434 degrees) and Child Care Provider (156 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Crescent Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (434 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (35 degrees), and Human Sciences (184 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 Southern Crescent Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (120,317 people), Other managers (80,948 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (75,656 people), Secondary school teachers (75,319 people), and Postsecondary teachers (74,232 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Crescent Technical College in 2023 are English (434 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (184 degrees), Transportation (113 degrees), and Communication Technologies (36 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 Southern Crescent Technical College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southern Crescent Technical College are English (434 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (184 degrees), Transportation (113 degrees), and Communication Technologies (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Southern Crescent Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (390,542 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (178,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (85,798 people), Computer Systems Design (78,269 people), and Legal services (76,654 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
1,101 degrees awarded
Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing
434 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
156 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southern Crescent Technical College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 1,101 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,070

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,908

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,070 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Crescent Technical College, which is 0.368 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,908).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Crescent Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.253 times less than the 890 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 890 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Crescent Technical College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 3.96 times more than the 225 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Crescent Technical College is Male and Asian (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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,969 degrees awarded
White
1,549 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
254 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Crescent Technical College is black or african american (1,969 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,549 degrees).

0.277% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
1,535 degrees awarded
White Female
1,055 degrees awarded
White Male
494 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Crescent Technical College is black or african american female (1,535 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,055 degrees).

Operations

Southern Crescent Technical College employs 98 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern Crescent Technical College are Female No academic rank (55), and Male No academic rank (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Crescent Technical College are: Management, with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2023 Salaries

1.34%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Crescent Technical College paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, a 1.34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.22% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Crescent Technical College paid a total of $6.3M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% 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

98 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Crescent Technical College was No academic rank with 98 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Crescent Technical College were Management with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 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 Southern Crescent Technical College was Female No academic rank with 55 employees, and Male No academic rank with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Crescent Technical College.

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