Delgado Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

2023 Average Net Price

$11,926

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,130

34% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22.1%

232 Graduates

About

Delgado Community College is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Delgado Community College were General Studies (713 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (51 degrees), and General Cosmetology (29 degrees).

In 2023, 2,980 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delgado Community College. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,255 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,111 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delgado Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,094 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,335, which is $4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,926.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Delgado Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at Delgado Community College is $−4,918 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$11,926

2023 Value

38.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Delgado Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,926. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Delgado Community College grew by 38.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delgado 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

$10,468

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delgado Community College was of $10,468 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 19.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delgado 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 Delgado Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5094 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

Delgado Community College had a total enrollment of 12,130 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,123 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,007. This means that 34% of students enrolled at Delgado Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.7% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 2.37% Asian, 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.396% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Delgado Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.1%), followed by White Female (17.6%) and Black or African American Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delgado Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,130 students. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,123 and the part-time enrollment is 8,007. This means that 34% of students enrolled at Delgado 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 Delgado Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

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 Delgado Community College was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Delgado Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
6,266 enrolled students
White
3,200 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,546 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College is 51.7% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 2.37% Asian, 0.437% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.396% 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, 67 students (0.552%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,022 more women than men received degrees from Delgado Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delgado Community College is black or african american (1,255 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,111 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Delgado Community College is General Studies (713 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (51 degrees) and General Cosmetology (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delgado Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (120 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (936 degrees), and Precision Production (71 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 Delgado Community College are Registered nurses (1,460,290 people), Medical & health services managers (161,007 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,909 people), Pharmacists (134,524 people), and Physicians (112,981 people).

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College in 2023 are Construction (120 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (936 degrees), Precision Production (71 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (106 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (126 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 Delgado Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Construction (120 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (936 degrees), Precision Production (71 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (106 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (126 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 Delgado Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (116,458 people), Construction (111,043 people), Computer Systems Design (57,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,360 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (36,472 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
293 degrees awarded
General Studies
202 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Delgado Community College was Registered Nursing with 293 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

979

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,001

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 979 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College, which is 0.489 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,001).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 0.289 times less than the 710 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 710 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 3.46 times more than the 205 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Delgado Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% 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 (42.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Delgado Community College is Female and Asian (42.1% 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, 1.72% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,255 degrees awarded
White
1,111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
290 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delgado Community College is black or african american (1,255 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,111 degrees).

1.17% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
891 degrees awarded
White Female
702 degrees awarded
White Male
409 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delgado Community College is black or african american female (891 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (702 degrees).

Operations

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.89M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 893k (23%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Delgado Community College had a total salary expenditure of 135M. Delgado Community College employs 100 Professors, 67 Instructors and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at Delgado Community College are Female Professor (72), Female Instructor (43), and Female Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 147 employees, Management, with 79 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

Endowment

$3.89M

2023 Endowment

4.92%

growth from 2022

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.89M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Delgado Community College grew 4.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.91M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delgado 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$52.5M

2023 Salaries

4.22%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Delgado Community College paid a median of $52.5M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($135M) and a 4.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.318% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$16.7M

Instructional Salaries

262

Number of Employees

In 2023, Delgado Community College paid a total of $16.7M to 262 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% 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

100 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

147 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delgado Community College were Professor with 100 employees, Instructor with 67 employees, and Associate professor with 47 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 147 employees, Management with 79 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delgado Community College was Female Professor with 72 employees, Female Instructor with 43 employees, and Female Associate professor with 29 employees.

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

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