Robeson Community College

www.robeson.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$5,592

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,989

39.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.9%

41 Graduates

About

Robeson Community College is a higher education institution located in Robeson County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Robeson Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (25 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2023, 506 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Robeson Community College. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (214 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Robeson Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Robeson Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 30 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Robeson Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,592.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Robeson Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Robeson Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Robeson Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,592

2023 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Robeson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,592. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Robeson Community College grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Robeson 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

$8,141

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Robeson Community College was of $8,141 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88% of undergraduate students at Robeson Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.8% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Robeson 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 Robeson Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 30 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

Robeson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,989 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Robeson Community College is 794 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,195. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Robeson Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Robeson Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 20.9% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.452% Asian.

Students enrolled at Robeson Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (31.7%), followed by White Female (14.2%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Robeson Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,989 students. The full-time enrollment at Robeson Community College is 794 and the part-time enrollment is 1,195. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Robeson 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 Robeson Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

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 Robeson Community College was 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Robeson Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
814 enrolled students
Black or African American
415 enrolled students
White
388 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Robeson Community College is 40.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 20.9% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.452% Asian. 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 88 more women than men received degrees from Robeson Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native (214 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Robeson Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (25 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Robeson Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (65 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Police officers (137,351 people), Other managers (106,621 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,613 people), Construction managers (52,877 people), and Software developers (46,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Robeson Community College in 2023 are Construction (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (65 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Construction (52 degrees awarded), Protective Services (65 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (303,285 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,044 people), Construction (104,711 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,013 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,508 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Robeson Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Robeson Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

297

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College, which is 0.704 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (297).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College in Electrician, which is 12 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.24 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Robeson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Robeson Community College is Female 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
214 degrees awarded
White
98 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native (214 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

4.55% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
135 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native female (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (79 degrees).

Operations

Robeson Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.94M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 432k (11%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Robeson Community College had a total salary expenditure of 31.6M. Robeson Community College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Robeson Community College are Female No academic rank (44), and Male No academic rank (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robeson Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$3.94M

2023 Endowment

20.9%

growth from 2022

Robeson Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.94M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Robeson Community College grew 20.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.86M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Robeson Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.9M

2023 Salaries

5.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Robeson Community College paid a median of $13.9M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($31.6M) and a 5.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.19% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.66% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.98M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Robeson Community College paid a total of $4.98M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% 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

76 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Robeson Community College was No academic rank with 76 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robeson Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 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 Robeson Community College was Female No academic rank with 44 employees, and Male No academic rank with 32 employees.

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

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