Big Bend Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,623

3.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,650

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,786

73.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.7%

110 Graduates

About

Big Bend Community College is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Big Bend Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 degrees awarded), Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (28 degrees), and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023, 684 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Big Bend Community College. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (331 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Big Bend Community College is $4,623, which is $−3,630 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Big Bend Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 185 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Big Bend Community College is $4,623, which is $3,630 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,650.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Big Bend Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,623

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Big Bend Community College was $4,623. The cost of tuition at Big Bend Community College is $−3,630 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$12,650

2023 Value

24.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Big Bend Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,650. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Big Bend Community College grew by 24.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Big Bend 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

$17,232

Room and Board

$702

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Big Bend Community College was of $17,232 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 80.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $702. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25.5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Big Bend Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.12% with respect to 2022, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Big Bend 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 Big Bend Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 185 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

Big Bend Community College had a total enrollment of 1,786 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Big Bend Community College is 1,307 students and the part-time enrollment is 479. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Big Bend Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Big Bend Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.9% White, 3.7% Two or More Races, 1.34% Black or African American, 1.01% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.056% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Big Bend Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.8%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and White Male (20.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Big Bend Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,786 students. The full-time enrollment at Big Bend Community College is 1,307 and the part-time enrollment is 479. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Big Bend 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 Big Bend Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
845 enrolled students
White
713 enrolled students
Two or More Races
66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Big Bend Community College is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.9% White, 3.7% Two or More Races, 1.34% Black or African American, 1.01% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.056% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 160 more women than men received degrees from Big Bend Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Big Bend Community College is hispanic or latino (331 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Big Bend Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 degrees awarded), followed by Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (28 degrees) and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Big Bend Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 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 Big Bend Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,487,963 people), Secondary school teachers (466,960 people), Education administrators (245,489 people), Special education teachers (201,792 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (185,582 people).

The most specialized majors at Big Bend Community College in 2023 are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 degrees), Education (124 degrees), and Construction (7 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 Big Bend Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Big Bend Community College are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 degrees), Education (124 degrees), and Construction (7 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 Big Bend Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,689,232 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (212,097 people), Construction (133,081 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,691 people), and Child day care services (98,469 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
285 degrees awarded
Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
28 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Big Bend Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 285 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

262

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

422

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Community College, which is 0.621 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (422).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.425 times less than the 200 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 200 degrees were awarded to men at Big Bend Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.35 times more than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 28% of students graduating from Big Bend Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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 Big Bend Community 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, 3.64% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
331 degrees awarded
White
296 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Big Bend Community College is hispanic or latino (331 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
242 degrees awarded
White Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Big Bend Community College is hispanic or latino female (242 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (157 degrees).

Operations

Big Bend Community College employs 48 No academic ranks. Most academics at Big Bend Community College are Male No academic rank (28), and Female No academic rank (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Big Bend Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.63M - Federal
$4.61M - State
$3.82M - Local

As of 2023, Big Bend Community College received $2.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.61M from state grants and contracts, and $3.82M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2023 Salaries

7.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Big Bend Community College paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, a 7.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.49% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Big Bend Community College paid a total of $4.09M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% 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

48 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Big Bend Community College was No academic rank with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Big Bend Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Big Bend Community College was Male No academic rank with 28 employees, and Female No academic rank with 20 employees.

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

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