Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,310

2.67% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,196

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

11.1%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,356

35.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.6%

64 Graduates

About

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Phillips County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (75 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (45 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

In 2023, 516 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (279 degrees), 1.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (208 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,310, which is $−5,943 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 11.1%, corresponding to 1 out of the 9 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,310, which is $5,943 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,196.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,310

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,310. The cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,943 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,196

2023 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,196. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (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

$5,400

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was of $5,400 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 $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52% of undergraduate students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.96% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (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.

11.1%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 11.1%, which represents 1 out of the 9 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

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 1,356 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 483 students and the part-time enrollment is 873. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% Black or African American, 41.4% White, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Asian.

Students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.8%), followed by White Female (26%) and Black or African American Male (18.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,356 students. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 483 and the part-time enrollment is 873. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
692 enrolled students
White
562 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 51% Black or African American, 41.4% White, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Asian. 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, 0 more women than men received degrees from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is black or african american (279 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (208 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (75 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (45 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (51 degrees), and Communication Technologies (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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,873 people), Other managers (56,527 people), Construction managers (42,002 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,646 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,838 people).

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2023 are Transportation (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (51 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Transportation (75 degrees awarded), Precision Production (51 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Most Common (2023)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
75 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
45 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

258

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

258

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (258).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 9.71 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.09 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Female 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)

Black or African American
279 degrees awarded
White
208 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is black or african american (279 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (208 degrees).

0.194% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
133 degrees awarded
White Female
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is black or african american male (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (133 degrees).

Operations

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 56 Instructors. Most academics at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructor (37), and Male Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.59M

2023 Salaries

1.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $8.59M in salaries, a 1.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.94% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.76M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% 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

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Instructor with 56 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Female Instructor with 37 employees, and Male Instructor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

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