Eastfield College

www.eastfieldcollege.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,770

2019 Average Net Price

$5,650

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

18.6%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

16,505

19.1% Full-Time

About

Eastfield College is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Eastfield College were General Studies (920 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (68 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (62 degrees).

In 2019, 2,316 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastfield College. 47.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,207 degrees), 2.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (503 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastfield College is $1,770, which is $−6,198 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastfield College is $1,770

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,650.

In 2019, 60% of undergraduate students attending Eastfield College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,770

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Eastfield College was $1,770.

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

Average Net Price

$5,650

2019 Value

17%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Eastfield College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,650. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Eastfield College grew by 17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastfield 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Eastfield College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2018, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastfield 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.

18.6%

2017 Default Rate

131

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Eastfield College was 18.6%, which represents 131 out of the 705 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

Eastfield College had a total enrollment of 16,505 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Eastfield College is 3,157 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,348. This means that 19.1% of students enrolled at Eastfield College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastfield College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 0.254% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastfield College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastfield College in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,505 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastfield College is 3,157 and the part-time enrollment is 13,348. This means that 19.1% of students enrolled at Eastfield College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2019 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 Eastfield College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Eastfield College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
8,606 enrolled students
White
3,099 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,051 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastfield College is 52.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 0.254% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0545% 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.

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, 614 students (3.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 134 fewer women than men received degrees from Eastfield College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastfield College is hispanic or latino (1,207 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (503 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Eastfield College is General Studies (920 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (68 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (62 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastfield College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (309 degrees), and Communication Technologies (43 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 Eastfield College 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).

The most specialized majors at Eastfield College in 2019 are Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (309 degrees), Communication Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (920 degrees), and Protective Services (181 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 Eastfield College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Eastfield College are Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (309 degrees), Communication Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (920 degrees), and Protective Services (181 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 Eastfield College 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 Eastfield College.

Most Common (2019)

General Studies
920 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
68 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
62 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastfield College was General Studies with 920 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,225

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

1,091

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 1,225 degrees were awarded to men at Eastfield College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,091).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Eastfield College in General Studies, which is 0.617 times less than the 569 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 569 degrees were awarded to men at Eastfield College in General Studies, which is 1.62 times more than the 351 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Eastfield College is Female and Asian (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 (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
1,207 degrees awarded
White
503 degrees awarded
Black or African American
377 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastfield College is hispanic or latino (1,207 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (503 degrees).

4.06% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Hispanic or Latino Male
644 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
563 degrees awarded
White Male
314 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastfield College is hispanic or latino male (644 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (563 degrees).

Operations

Eastfield College employs 144 No academic ranks. Most academics at Eastfield College are Male No academic rank (78), and Female No academic rank (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastfield College are: Management, with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$36M

2019 Salaries

5.86%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Eastfield College paid a median of $36M in salaries, a 5.86% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

144

Number of Employees

In 2019, Eastfield College paid a total of $10.1M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

144 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

103 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastfield College was No academic rank with 144 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastfield College were Management with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastfield College was Male No academic rank with 78 employees, and Female No academic rank with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastfield College.