Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,190

2021 Average Net Price

$4,414

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,289

38.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.1%

68 Graduates

About

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Phillips County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 degrees), and Registered Nursing (14 degrees).

In 2021, 453 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (220 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,190, which is $−5,778 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,190, which is $−5,778 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,414.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,190

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was $2,190. The cost of tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $−5,778 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

$4,414

2021 Value

0.845%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,414. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas grew by 0.845%.

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

$1,200

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. 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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56% of undergraduate students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 49% 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.

13.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was 13.3%, which represents 2 out of the 15 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 1,289 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 492 students and the part-time enrollment is 797. This means that 38.2% 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 47.3% White, 45.3% Black or African American, 3.49% Hispanic or Latino, 0.931% Two or More Races, 0.621% Asian, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.6%), followed by White Female (25.8%) and Black or African American Male (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,289 students. The full-time enrollment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 492 and the part-time enrollment is 797. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

67%

2021 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
610 enrolled students
Black or African American
584 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 47.3% White, 45.3% Black or African American, 3.49% Hispanic or Latino, 0.931% Two or More Races, 0.621% Asian, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 21 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 white (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 degrees) and Registered Nursing (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Precision Production (69 degrees awarded), Transportation (27 degrees), and Agriculture (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (46,722 people), Construction managers (37,706 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,071 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (26,940 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (18,797 people).

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2021 are Precision Production (69 degrees awarded), Transportation (27 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Precision Production (69 degrees awarded), Transportation (27 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

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 Construction (90,482 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,045 people), Air transportation (34,318 people), Elementary & secondary schools (34,265 people), and Farming (31,977 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
51 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
17 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, which is 0.911 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

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 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Welding Technology, which is 33.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.48 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% 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, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

0.221% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
109 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (109 degrees).

Operations

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas employs 53 Instructors. Most academics at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are Female Instructor (34), and Male Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.32M

2021 Salaries

5.48%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a median of $8.32M in salaries, a 5.48% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas paid a total of $2.46M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Instructor with 53 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas was Female Instructor with 34 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.