Henry Ford College

https://www.hfcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,664

2.78% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$738

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0412%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,239

35.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

10.6%

151 Graduates

About

Henry Ford College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Henry Ford College were General Studies (1,718 degrees awarded), Teacher Assistant & Aides (50 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (15 degrees).

In 2023, 3,946 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Henry Ford College. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,421 degrees), 5.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (421 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Henry Ford College is $2,664, which is $−5,589 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Henry Ford College was 0.0412%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,429 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Henry Ford College is $2,664, which is $5,589 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $738.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Henry Ford College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,664

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Henry Ford College was $2,664. The cost of tuition at Henry Ford College is $−5,589 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$738

2023 Value

76.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Henry Ford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $738. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Henry Ford College grew by 76.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Henry Ford 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

$9,864

Room and Board

$1,680

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Henry Ford College was of $9,864 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,680. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.48% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Henry Ford College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Henry Ford 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.

0.0412%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Henry Ford College was 0.0412%, which represents 1 out of the 2429 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

Henry Ford College had a total enrollment of 11,239 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Henry Ford College is 4,013 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,226. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Henry Ford College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Henry Ford College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 13% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 2.95% Asian, 1.69% Hispanic or Latino, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.187% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Henry Ford College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.1%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Henry Ford College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,239 students. The full-time enrollment at Henry Ford College is 4,013 and the part-time enrollment is 7,226. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Henry Ford 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 Henry Ford College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,435 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,462 enrolled students
Two or More Races
421 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Henry Ford College is 57.3% White, 13% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 2.95% Asian, 1.69% Hispanic or Latino, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.187% 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, 2,186 students (19.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 976 more women than men received degrees from Henry Ford College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Henry Ford College is white (2,421 degrees awarded). There were 5.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (421 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Henry Ford College is General Studies (1,718 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Assistant & Aides (50 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Henry Ford College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,148 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (131 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (13 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 Henry Ford College are Elementary & middle school teachers (68,322 people), Other managers (64,551 people), Software developers (40,466 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (35,129 people), and Secondary school teachers (22,028 people).

The most specialized majors at Henry Ford College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,148 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (131 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees), Legal (52 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (125 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 Henry Ford College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Henry Ford College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,148 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (131 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees), Legal (52 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (125 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henry Ford College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,514,549 people), Elementary & secondary schools (333,208 people), Outpatient care centers (248,452 people), Offices of physicians (209,305 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (172,575 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,718 degrees awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
50 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Henry Ford College was General Studies with 1,718 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,485

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,461

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,485 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,461).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 692 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College in General Studies, which is 0.572 times less than the 1,209 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,209 degrees were awarded to men at Henry Ford College in General Studies, which is 1.75 times more than the 692 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 1% of students graduating from Henry Ford College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 6% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 10% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Henry Ford College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (25% 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, 13.2% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,421 degrees awarded
Black or African American
421 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Henry Ford College is white (2,421 degrees awarded). There were 5.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (421 degrees).

15% of degree recipients (593 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,508 degrees awarded
White Male
913 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
290 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Henry Ford College is white female (1,508 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (913 degrees).

Operations

Henry Ford College employs 165 Instructors. Most academics at Henry Ford College are Female Instructor (83), and Male Instructor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henry Ford College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, Service, with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$49.5M

2023 Salaries

9.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Henry Ford College paid a median of $49.5M in salaries, a 9.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.62% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2023, Henry Ford College paid a total of $18.5M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% 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

165 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

91 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Henry Ford College was Instructor with 165 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henry Ford College were Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, Service with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Henry Ford College was Female Instructor with 83 employees, and Male Instructor with 82 employees.

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

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