Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

www.southernwv.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,224

4.14% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,262

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,461

65.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25%

102 Graduates

About

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Logan County, WV. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were General Studies (98 degrees awarded), Information Technology (10 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, 486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. 73.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (477 degrees), 95.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $4,224, which is $−4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 234 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $4,224, which is $4,029 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,262.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,224

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was $4,224. The cost of tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $−4,029 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,262

2023 Value

32.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,262. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College grew by 32.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern West Virginia Community and 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

$5,600

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was of $5,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 14.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.4% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern West Virginia Community and 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 West Virginia Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 234 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 West Virginia Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,461 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 960 students and the part-time enrollment is 501. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95% White, 1.78% Hispanic or Latino, 1.57% Black or African American, 1.37% Two or More Races, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.3%), followed by White Male (30.8%) and Black or African American Female (0.968%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,461 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 960 and the part-time enrollment is 501. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and 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 West Virginia Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 West Virginia Community and Technical College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,388 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
26 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 95% White, 1.78% Hispanic or Latino, 1.57% Black or African American, 1.37% Two or More Races, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% 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, 226 more women than men received degrees from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white (477 degrees awarded). There were 95.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is General Studies (98 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (10 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (231 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (17 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Registered nurses (1,478,964 people), Other managers (178,826 people), Medical & health services managers (173,055 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,205 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,628 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (231 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Protective Services (21 degrees), and Health (136 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 West Virginia Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (231 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Protective Services (21 degrees), and Health (136 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 West Virginia Community and Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
80 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

356

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, which is 0.365 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (356).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in General Studies, which is 0.267 times less than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in General Studies, which is 3.74 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is Female and White (25.8% 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
477 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white (477 degrees awarded). There were 95.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
350 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white female (350 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 412k (8.26%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 20.3M. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College employs 19 Instructors, 15 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Female Instructor (13), Female Associate professor (10), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are: Management, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Endowment

$4.99M

2023 Endowment

4.19%

growth from 2022

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at about $4.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College grew 4.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $810k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.69M

2023 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College paid a median of $9.69M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($20.3M) and a 13.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.79% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.442% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College paid a total of $2.95M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% 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

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were Instructor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were Management with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 10 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

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