Highland Community College (155186)

www.highlandcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,128

16.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,980

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,182

34.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.6%

151 Graduates

About

Highland Community College (155186) is a higher education institution located in Doniphan County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Highland Community College (155186) were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (224 degrees awarded), Medication Aide (39 degrees), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (2 degrees).

In 2023, 612 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Highland Community College (155186). 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 (457 degrees), 6.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College (155186) is $2,128, which is $−6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Highland Community College (155186) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 521 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College (155186) is $2,128, which is $6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,980.

In 2023, 28% of undergraduate students attending Highland Community College (155186) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,128

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Highland Community College (155186) was $2,128. The cost of tuition at Highland Community College (155186) is $−6,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Highland Community College (155186) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,980

2023 Value

6.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Highland Community College (155186) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,980. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Highland Community College (155186) grew by 6.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of Highland Community College (155186) (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

$7,995

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Highland Community College (155186) was of $7,995 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 17.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.69% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Highland Community College (155186) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Highland Community College (155186) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 70.8% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Highland Community College (155186) (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 Highland Community College (155186) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 521 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

Highland Community College (155186) had a total enrollment of 2,182 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College (155186) is 748 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,434. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Highland Community College (155186) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College (155186), both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 6.6% Two or More Races, 4.45% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.47% Asian, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Highland Community College (155186) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Highland Community College (155186) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,182 students. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College (155186) is 748 and the part-time enrollment is 1,434. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Highland Community College (155186) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Highland Community College (155186) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

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 Highland Community College (155186) was 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Highland Community College (155186) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Highland Community College (155186) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,503 enrolled students
Black or African American
258 enrolled students
Two or More Races
144 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College (155186) is 68.9% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 6.6% Two or More Races, 4.45% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.47% Asian, and 0.183% 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, 200 more women than men received degrees from Highland Community College (155186). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Highland Community College (155186) is white (457 degrees awarded). There were 6.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Highland Community College (155186) is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (224 degrees awarded), followed by Medication Aide (39 degrees) and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Highland Community College (155186), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (33 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Health (326 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 Highland Community College (155186) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,538,519 people), Registered nurses (1,499,924 people), Secondary school teachers (486,503 people), Education administrators (268,421 people), and Special education teachers (213,182 people).

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College (155186) in 2023 are Construction (33 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Health (326 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), and Education (65 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 Highland Community College (155186) are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College (155186) are Construction (33 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Health (326 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), and Education (65 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 Highland Community College (155186) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,901,233 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,592,178 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (338,552 people), Outpatient care centers (283,868 people), and Offices of physicians (229,054 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Highland Community College (155186).

Most Common (2023)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
224 degrees awarded
Medication Aide
39 degrees awarded
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Highland Community College (155186) was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 224 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Highland Community College (155186) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

206

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

406

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College (155186), which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (406).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Highland Community College (155186) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College (155186) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.885 times less than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College (155186) in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 10.8 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Highland Community College (155186) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Highland Community College (155186) is Female and Black or African American (52.2% 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
457 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Highland Community College (155186) is white (457 degrees awarded). There were 6.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

2.78% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
316 degrees awarded
White Male
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Highland Community College (155186) is white female (316 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (141 degrees).

Operations

Highland Community College (155186) has an endowment valued at nearly $6.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30k (0.489%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Highland Community College (155186) had a total salary expenditure of 24.7M. Highland Community College (155186) employs 49 No academic ranks. Most academics at Highland Community College (155186) are Male No academic rank (26), and Female No academic rank (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College (155186) are: Management, with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$6.12M

2023 Endowment

13.3%

growth from 2022

Highland Community College (155186) has an endowment valued at about $6.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Highland Community College (155186) grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $321k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Highland Community College (155186) (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: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.1M

2023 Salaries

0.355%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Highland Community College (155186) paid a median of $10.1M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($24.7M) and a 0.355% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.27% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.71M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Highland Community College (155186) paid a total of $2.71M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% 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

49 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Highland Community College (155186) was No academic rank with 49 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College (155186) were Management with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 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 Highland Community College (155186) was Male No academic rank with 26 employees, and Female No academic rank with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Highland Community College (155186).

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