Lee College (226204)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,416

2023 Average Net Price

$7,515

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,143

16% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

18.8%

95 Graduates

About

Lee College (226204) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Lee College (226204) were General Business Administration & Management (1,114 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (139 degrees), and General Applied Horticulture Operations (99 degrees).

In 2023, 3,303 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lee College (226204). 27.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,312 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,181 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lee College (226204) is $1,416, which is $−6,837 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lee College (226204) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 284 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lee College (226204) is $1,416, which is $6,837 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,515.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending Lee College (226204) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,416

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lee College (226204) was $1,416. The cost of tuition at Lee College (226204) is $−6,837 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lee College (226204) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,515

2023 Value

9.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lee College (226204) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,515. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lee College (226204) grew by 9.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lee College (226204) (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

$6,018

Room and Board

$1,502

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lee College (226204) was of $6,018 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,502. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lee College (226204) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Lee College (226204) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 30.9% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lee College (226204) (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 Lee College (226204) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 284 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

Lee College (226204) had a total enrollment of 8,143 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lee College (226204) is 1,305 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,838. This means that 16% of students enrolled at Lee College (226204) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lee College (226204), both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 2.43% Two or More Races, 1.74% Asian, and 0.405% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lee College (226204) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%) and White Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lee College (226204) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,143 students. The full-time enrollment at Lee College (226204) is 1,305 and the part-time enrollment is 6,838. This means that 16% of students enrolled at Lee College (226204) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lee College (226204) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 Lee College (226204) was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lee College (226204) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lee College (226204) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,859 enrolled students
White
2,444 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lee College (226204) is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 2.43% Two or More Races, 1.74% Asian, and 0.405% 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, 332 students (4.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,491 fewer women than men received degrees from Lee College (226204). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lee College (226204) is hispanic or latino (1,312 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,181 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Lee College (226204) is General Business Administration & Management (1,114 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (139 degrees) and General Applied Horticulture Operations (99 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lee College (226204), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (181 degrees awarded), Precision Production (223 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (301 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee College (226204) are Accountants & auditors (1,003,533 people), Other managers (738,396 people), Financial managers (507,446 people), Chief executives & legislators (393,663 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (252,492 people).

The most specialized majors at Lee College (226204) in 2023 are Science Technologies (181 degrees awarded), Precision Production (223 degrees), Engineering Technologies (301 degrees), Agriculture (125 degrees), and Business (1,451 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 Lee College (226204) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Lee College (226204) are Science Technologies (181 degrees awarded), Precision Production (223 degrees), Engineering Technologies (301 degrees), Agriculture (125 degrees), and Business (1,451 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 Lee College (226204) 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 Lee College (226204).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,114 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
139 degrees awarded
General Applied Horticulture Operations
99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Lee College (226204) was General Business Administration & Management with 1,114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Lee College (226204) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,397

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

906

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,397 degrees were awarded to men at Lee College (226204), which is 2.65 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (906).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lee College (226204) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,222 degrees were awarded to men at Lee College (226204) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 9.78 times more than the 125 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 263 degrees were awarded to men at Lee College (226204) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.39 times more than the 110 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Lee College (226204) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lee College (226204) is Male and Asian (33.3% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
1,312 degrees awarded
White
1,181 degrees awarded
Black or African American
656 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lee College (226204) is hispanic or latino (1,312 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,181 degrees).

0.999% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
896 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
842 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
562 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lee College (226204) is white male (896 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (842 degrees).

Operations

Lee College (226204) has an endowment valued at nearly $402k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.71M (424%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Lee College (226204) had a total salary expenditure of 70.8M. Lee College (226204) employs 163 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lee College (226204) are Male No academic rank (87), and Female No academic rank (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee College (226204) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

Endowment

$402k

2023 Endowment

4.39%

growth from 2022

Lee College (226204) has an endowment valued at about $402k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lee College (226204) grew 4.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.4M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lee College (226204) (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 Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34.6M

2023 Salaries

3.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lee College (226204) paid a median of $34.6M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($70.8M) and a 3.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0411% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$11.4M

Instructional Salaries

163

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lee College (226204) paid a total of $11.4M to 163 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% 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

163 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lee College (226204) was No academic rank with 163 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee College (226204) were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, and Service with 47 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 Lee College (226204) was Male No academic rank with 87 employees, and Female No academic rank with 76 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lee College (226204).

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