Virginia College-Fort Pierce

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,382

3.23% growth from 2015

2017 Average Net Price

$30,098

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

20.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

273

75.8% Full-Time

About

Virginia College-Fort Pierce is a higher education institution located in St. Lucie County, FL. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Fort Pierce were Medical Assistant (51 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (25 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 degrees).

In 2018, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Fort Pierce. 78.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (76 degrees), 2.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is $14,382, which is $2,397 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is $14,382

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,098.

In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Fort Pierce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,382

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Fort Pierce was $14,382.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia College-Fort Pierce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,098

2017 Value

80.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Virginia College-Fort Pierce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,098. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Fort Pierce grew by 80.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia College-Fort Pierce (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Fort Pierce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 16.3% with respect to 2016, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia College-Fort Pierce (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.

20.5%

2015 Default Rate

2939

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Fort Pierce was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

Virginia College-Fort Pierce had a total enrollment of 273 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is 207 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 75.8% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Fort Pierce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Fort Pierce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.93% Two or More Races, 0.366% Asian, and 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Virginia College-Fort Pierce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.8%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia College-Fort Pierce in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 273 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is 207 and the part-time enrollment is 66.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2017 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 Virginia College-Fort Pierce was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Virginia College-Fort Pierce had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia College-Fort Pierce (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
125 enrolled students
White
66 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is 45.8% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.93% Two or More Races, 0.366% Asian, and 0.366% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 93 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Fort Pierce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is black or african american (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is Medical Assistant (51 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (25 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (22 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 Virginia College-Fort Pierce are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

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 Virginia College-Fort Pierce are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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 Virginia College-Fort Pierce are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia College-Fort Pierce.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
51 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
25 degree-majors awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Fort Pierce was Medical Assistant with 51 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

128

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Fort Pierce, which is 0.273 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (128).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia College-Fort Pierce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Fort Pierce in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Fort Pierce in Medical Assistant, which is 9.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (58.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is Male and White (58.8% graduation rate). Across all , 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 (2018)

Black or African American
76 degrees awarded
White
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is black or african american (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

17.2% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Fort Pierce is black or african american female (64 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

Virginia College-Fort Pierce employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Virginia College-Fort Pierce are Female No academic rank (4), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Fort Pierce are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.17M

2017 Salaries

2.54%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Virginia College-Fort Pierce paid a median of $2.17M in salaries, a 2.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$310k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Virginia College-Fort Pierce paid a total of $310k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia College-Fort Pierce was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Fort Pierce were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia College-Fort Pierce was Female No academic rank with 4 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia College-Fort Pierce.