Cisco College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,410

7.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,038

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,001

33.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.6%

100 Graduates

About

Cisco College is a higher education institution located in Eastland County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Cisco College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (319 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees), and Welding Technology (24 degrees).

In 2023, 919 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cisco College. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (506 degrees), 1.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cisco College is $4,410, which is $−3,843 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cisco College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 378 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cisco College is $4,410, which is $3,843 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,038.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Cisco College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,410

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cisco College was $4,410. The cost of tuition at Cisco College is $−3,843 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,038

2023 Value

17.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cisco College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,038. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cisco College grew by 17.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cisco 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

$4,888

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cisco College was of $4,888 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.27% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Cisco College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 56.7% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cisco 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 Cisco College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 378 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

Cisco College had a total enrollment of 3,001 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cisco College is 1,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,985. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Cisco College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cisco College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.4% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.83% Black or African American, 4.2% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cisco College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cisco College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,001 students. The full-time enrollment at Cisco College is 1,016 and the part-time enrollment is 1,985. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Cisco 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 Cisco 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 Cisco College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cisco College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,722 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
837 enrolled students
Black or African American
235 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cisco College is 57.4% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.83% Black or African American, 4.2% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 2 students (0.0666%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 299 more women than men received degrees from Cisco College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cisco College is white (506 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Cisco College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (319 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees) and Welding Technology (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cisco College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 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 Cisco College are Police officers (136,268 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (110,371 people), Other managers (89,255 people), Construction managers (46,337 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,363 people).

The most specialized majors at Cisco College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 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 Cisco College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Cisco College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (632 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 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 Cisco 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 Cisco College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
319 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
44 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Cisco College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 319 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Cisco College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

310

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

609

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 310 degrees were awarded to men at Cisco College, which is 0.509 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (609).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Cisco College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.498 times less than the 213 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Cisco College in General Studies, which is 2.4 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Cisco 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 29% 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 (43.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cisco College is Female and White (43.6% 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
506 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
294 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cisco College is white (506 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

0.326% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
333 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
223 degrees awarded
White Male
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cisco College is white female (333 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (223 degrees).

Operations

Cisco College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 173k (10.7%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Cisco College had a total salary expenditure of 24.6M. Cisco College employs 72 Professors, 10 Instructors. Most academics at Cisco College are Female Professor (40), Male Professor (32), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cisco College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Endowment

$1.62M

2023 Endowment

2.51%

growth from 2022

Cisco College has an endowment valued at about $1.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cisco College grew 2.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.18M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cisco 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$163k - Federal
$659k - State
$171k - Local

As of 2023, Cisco College received $163k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $659k from state grants and contracts, and $171k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$8.3M

2023 Salaries

1.12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cisco College paid a median of $8.3M in salaries, which represents 33.7% of their overall expenditure ($24.6M) and a 1.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.56% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.65% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cisco College paid a total of $4.01M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

72 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cisco College were Professor with 72 employees, and Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cisco College were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cisco College was Female Professor with 40 employees, Male Professor with 32 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

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

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