McDowell Technical Community College

www.mcdowelltech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,824

2023 Average Net Price

$7,203

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,203

18.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.1%

20 Graduates

About

McDowell Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in McDowell County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at McDowell Technical Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (11 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, 385 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McDowell Technical Community College. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (332 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McDowell Technical Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,429 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at McDowell Technical Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at McDowell Technical Community College is $1,824, which is $6,429 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,203.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending McDowell Technical Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at McDowell Technical Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at McDowell Technical Community College is $−6,429 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,203

2023 Value

165%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 McDowell Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,203. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of McDowell Technical Community College grew by 165%.

This chart compares the average net price of McDowell Technical 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

$11,943

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McDowell Technical Community College was of $11,943 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 47.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53% of undergraduate students at McDowell Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 45.9% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McDowell Technical 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 McDowell Technical Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6 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

McDowell Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,203 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at McDowell Technical Community College is 224 students and the part-time enrollment is 979. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at McDowell Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McDowell Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.3% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.89% Two or More Races, 3.57% Black or African American, 0.914% Asian, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at McDowell Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Two or More Races Male (6.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McDowell Technical Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,203 students. The full-time enrollment at McDowell Technical Community College is 224 and the part-time enrollment is 979. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at McDowell Technical 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 McDowell Technical Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 McDowell Technical Community College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), McDowell Technical Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
798 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
149 enrolled students
Two or More Races
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McDowell Technical Community College is 66.3% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.89% Two or More Races, 3.57% Black or African American, 0.914% Asian, and 0.166% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 49 more women than men received degrees from McDowell Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community College is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at McDowell Technical Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (11 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McDowell Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (25 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 McDowell Technical Community College are Police officers (137,160 people), Other managers (101,870 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,547 people), Software developers (49,180 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,798 people).

The most specialized majors at McDowell Technical Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (103 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 McDowell Technical Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at McDowell Technical Community College are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (103 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 McDowell Technical Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (284,409 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (154,016 people), Computer Systems Design (95,418 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (72,903 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (71,985 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at McDowell Technical Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

217

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at McDowell Technical Community College, which is 0.774 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (217).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at McDowell Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.776 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at McDowell Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.29 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from McDowell Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at McDowell Technical Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% 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
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McDowell Technical Community College is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

0.779% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
186 degrees awarded
White Male
146 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McDowell Technical Community College is white female (186 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (146 degrees).

Operations

McDowell Technical Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $783k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.5k (3.9%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, McDowell Technical Community College had a total salary expenditure of 18.3M. McDowell Technical Community College employs 42 Instructors. Most academics at McDowell Technical Community College are Female Instructor (22), and Male Instructor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McDowell Technical Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Service, with 6 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Endowment

$783k

2023 Endowment

1.4%

decline from 2022

McDowell Technical Community College has an endowment valued at about $783k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of McDowell Technical Community College declined 1.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.02M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McDowell Technical 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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.94M

2023 Salaries

17.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, McDowell Technical Community College paid a median of $9.94M in salaries, which represents 54.3% of their overall expenditure ($18.3M) and a 17.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.41M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, McDowell Technical Community College paid a total of $2.41M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% 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

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at McDowell Technical Community College was Instructor with 42 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McDowell Technical Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Service with 6 employees, and Management with 6 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 McDowell Technical Community College was Female Instructor with 22 employees, and Male Instructor with 20 employees.

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

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