SOWELA Technical Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

2023 Average Net Price

$10,021

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

3.29%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,316

56.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.2%

176 Graduates

About

SOWELA Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in Calcasieu Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at SOWELA Technical Community College were General Studies (142 degrees awarded), Electrician (102 degrees), and Other Industrial Production Technology (89 degrees).

In 2023, 2,133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SOWELA Technical Community College. 39.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,514 degrees), 3.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (391 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SOWELA Technical Community College was 3.29%, corresponding to 27 out of the 821 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College is $3,335, which is $4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,021.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending SOWELA Technical Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at SOWELA Technical Community College is $−4,918 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$10,021

2023 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 SOWELA Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,021. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of SOWELA Technical Community College grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of SOWELA 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

$10,468

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SOWELA Technical Community College was of $10,468 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75% of undergraduate students at SOWELA Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.06% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SOWELA 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.

3.29%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SOWELA Technical Community College was 3.29%, which represents 27 out of the 821 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

SOWELA Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 3,316 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at SOWELA Technical Community College is 1,873 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 56.5% of students enrolled at SOWELA Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SOWELA Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.1% White, 22.1% Black or African American, 5.31% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.844% Asian, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SOWELA Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.6%), followed by White Female (28.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SOWELA Technical Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,316 students. The full-time enrollment at SOWELA Technical Community College is 1,873 and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 56.5% of students enrolled at SOWELA 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 SOWELA Technical Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 SOWELA Technical Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), SOWELA Technical Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,160 enrolled students
Black or African American
733 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
176 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SOWELA Technical Community College is 65.1% White, 22.1% Black or African American, 5.31% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.844% Asian, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% 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, 29 students (0.875%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 435 fewer women than men received degrees from SOWELA Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College is white (1,514 degrees awarded). There were 3.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (391 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at SOWELA Technical Community College is General Studies (142 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (102 degrees) and Other Industrial Production Technology (89 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SOWELA Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (394 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (587 degrees), and Science Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SOWELA Technical Community College are Construction managers (45,962 people), Other managers (37,923 people), Software developers (34,086 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (18,000 people), and Chief executives & legislators (12,763 people).

The most specialized majors at SOWELA Technical Community College in 2023 are Construction (394 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (587 degrees), Science Technologies (33 degrees), Precision Production (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SOWELA Technical Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing

The most specialized majors at SOWELA Technical Community College are Construction (394 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (587 degrees), Science Technologies (33 degrees), Precision Production (117 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SOWELA Technical Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (304,726 people), Construction (125,172 people), Elementary & secondary schools (70,955 people), Computer Systems Design (61,703 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (41,354 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
142 degrees awarded
Electrician
102 degrees awarded
Other Industrial Production Technology
89 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at SOWELA Technical Community College was General Studies with 142 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,284

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

849

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,284 degrees were awarded to men at SOWELA Technical Community College, which is 1.51 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (849).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at SOWELA Technical Community College in Electrician, which is 16.6 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at SOWELA Technical Community College in General Studies, which is 4.25 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from SOWELA Technical Community College 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at SOWELA Technical Community College is Male and Two or More Races (75% 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, 0.568% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,514 degrees awarded
Black or African American
391 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SOWELA Technical Community College is white (1,514 degrees awarded). There were 3.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (391 degrees).

0.188% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
987 degrees awarded
White Female
527 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
221 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SOWELA Technical Community College is white male (987 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (527 degrees).

Operations

SOWELA Technical Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.18M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 561k (25.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, SOWELA Technical Community College had a total salary expenditure of 35.9M. SOWELA Technical Community College employs 70 Instructors, 17 Assistant professors and 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at SOWELA Technical Community College are Male Instructor (37), Female Instructor (33), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SOWELA Technical Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 39 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Endowment

$2.18M

2023 Endowment

13.7%

growth from 2022

SOWELA Technical Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.18M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of SOWELA Technical Community College grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.62M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at SOWELA 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: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.2M

2023 Salaries

13.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, SOWELA Technical Community College paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($35.9M) and a 13.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.651% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, SOWELA Technical Community College paid a total of $5.64M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% 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

70 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at SOWELA Technical Community College were Instructor with 70 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SOWELA Technical Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SOWELA Technical Community College was Male Instructor with 37 employees, Female Instructor with 33 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

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

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