Mech-Tech College

https://www.mechtech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,648

5.24% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,839

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.627%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,122

87.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.9%

622 Graduates

About

Mech-Tech College is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mech-Tech College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (379 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (291 degrees), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (140 degrees).

In 2021, 1,304 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mech-Tech College. 4.14% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 95.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,293 degrees), 185 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mech-Tech College is $9,648, which is $1,680 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mech-Tech College is $9,648, which is $1,680 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,839.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Mech-Tech College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,648

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mech-Tech College was $9,648. The cost of tuition at Mech-Tech College is $1,680 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,839

2021 Value

2.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mech-Tech College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,839. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mech-Tech College grew by 2.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mech-Tech 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

$10,000

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mech-Tech College was of $10,000 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 $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mech-Tech College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Mech-Tech College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mech-Tech 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.

0.627%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mech-Tech College was 0.627%, which represents 2 out of the 319 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

Mech-Tech College had a total enrollment of 2,122 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mech-Tech College is 1,856 students and the part-time enrollment is 266. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at Mech-Tech College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mech-Tech College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.33% Black or African American, and 0.283% White.

Students enrolled at Mech-Tech College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (94.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (4.8%) and Black or African American Male (0.377%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mech-Tech College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,122 students. The full-time enrollment at Mech-Tech College is 1,856 and the part-time enrollment is 266. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at Mech-Tech 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 Mech-Tech College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Mech-Tech College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Mech-Tech College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,109 enrolled students
Black or African American
7 enrolled students
White
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mech-Tech College is 99.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.33% Black or African American, and 0.283% White. 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, 1,196 fewer women than men received degrees from Mech-Tech College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mech-Tech College is hispanic or latino (1,293 degrees awarded). There were 185 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mech-Tech College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (379 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (291 degrees) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (140 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mech-Tech College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (802 degrees awarded), Precision Production (328 degrees), and Construction (112 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mech-Tech College are Registered nurses (1,333,697 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Mech-Tech College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (802 degrees awarded), Precision Production (328 degrees), Construction (112 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Mech-Tech College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Mech-Tech College are Mechanical Technologies (802 degrees awarded), Precision Production (328 degrees), Construction (112 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mech-Tech College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,449,153 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,649 people), Outpatient care centers (216,623 people), Offices of physicians (193,226 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,519 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
379 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
291 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
140 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mech-Tech College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 379 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,250

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,250 degrees were awarded to men at Mech-Tech College, which is 23.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 386 degrees were awarded to men at Mech-Tech College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 22.7 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Mech-Tech College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.044 times less than the 386 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from Mech-Tech College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mech-Tech College is Male and Asian (100% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
1,293 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mech-Tech College is hispanic or latino (1,293 degrees awarded). There were 185 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
1,240 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded
White Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mech-Tech College is hispanic or latino male (1,240 degrees awarded). There were 23.4 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (53 degrees).

Operations

Mech-Tech College employs 30 Instructors, 14 Professors. Most academics at Mech-Tech College are Male Instructor (29), Male Professor (10), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mech-Tech College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 67 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 35 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.83M

2021 Salaries

6.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mech-Tech College paid a median of $7.83M in salaries, a 6.33% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mech-Tech College paid a total of $1.84M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% 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

30 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mech-Tech College were Instructor with 30 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mech-Tech College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 67 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 35 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mech-Tech College was Male Instructor with 29 employees, Male Professor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mech-Tech College.