Southeast Technical College

www.southeasttech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,720

2023 Average Net Price

$15,265

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,478

51.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.8%

243 Graduates

About

Southeast Technical College is a higher education institution located in Minnehaha County, SD. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southeast Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 degrees awarded), Other Computer & Information Support Services (62 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (25 degrees).

In 2023, 924 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeast Technical College. 49.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (717 degrees), 15.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Technical College is $3,720, which is $−4,533 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeast Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 970 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Technical College is $3,720, which is $4,533 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,265.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,720

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southeast Technical College was $3,720. The cost of tuition at Southeast Technical College is $−4,533 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$15,265

2023 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,265. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeast Technical College grew by 4.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeast 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

$8,404

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeast Technical College was of $8,404 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Southeast Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeast 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 Southeast Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 970 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

Southeast Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,478 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Technical College is 1,275 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,203. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Southeast Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeast Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.9% White, 6.17% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.3%), followed by White Female (34.9%) and Black or African American Male (3.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,478 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Technical College is 1,275 and the part-time enrollment is 1,203. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Southeast 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 Southeast Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Southeast Technical College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southeast Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,980 enrolled students
Black or African American
153 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Technical College is 79.9% White, 6.17% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, and 0.202% 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, 64 students (2.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 14 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeast Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeast Technical College is white (717 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southeast Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer & Information Support Services (62 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeast Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (84 degrees), and Precision Production (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Technical College are Other managers (66,154 people), Construction managers (49,100 people), Software developers (39,397 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,460 people), and Chief executives & legislators (24,010 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Technical College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (84 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), Agriculture (40 degrees), and Construction (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southeast Technical College are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (84 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), Agriculture (40 degrees), and Construction (33 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 Southeast Technical College are Computer Systems Design (585,801 people), Construction (134,344 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,665 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (79,938 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (73,662 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business
60 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded
Construction Engineering Technology
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southeast Technical College was General Business with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

469

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

455

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Technical College, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (455).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Technical College in Other Computer & Information Support Services, which is 14.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 11.2 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Southeast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeast Technical College is Male and Two or More Races (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
717 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Technical College is white (717 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

10.1% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
367 degrees awarded
White Male
350 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Technical College is white female (367 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (350 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Technical College employs 89 Instructors, 9 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southeast Technical College are Female Instructor (47), Male Instructor (42), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Technical College are: Service, with 23 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.4M

2023 Salaries

11.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southeast Technical College paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, a 11.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeast Technical College paid a total of $6.78M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeast Technical College were Instructor with 89 employees, and No academic rank with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Technical College were Service with 23 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeast Technical College was Female Instructor with 47 employees, Male Instructor with 42 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

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

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