Automeca Technical College-Ponce

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,800

2.63% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$3,790

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.18%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

224

100% Full-Time

About

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Automeca Technical College-Ponce were Automobile Mechanics Technology (54 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (53 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (16 degrees).

In 2021, 174 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce. 6.32% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (174 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $7,800, which is $−4,185 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $7,800, which is $−4,185 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,790.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Automeca Technical College-Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was $7,800. The cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $−4,185 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Automeca Technical College-Ponce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,790

2021 Value

24.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Automeca Technical College-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,790. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Ponce grew by 24.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Ponce (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

$5,000

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was of $5,000 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 $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Automeca Technical College-Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Automeca Technical College-Ponce (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.

4.18%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was 4.18%, which represents 15 out of the 359 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

Automeca Technical College-Ponce had a total enrollment of 224 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 224 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (96%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (4.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 224 students. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 224 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

80%

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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Automeca Technical College-Ponce had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 100% Hispanic or Latino. 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 2021, 152 fewer women than men received degrees from Automeca Technical College-Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (174 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is Automobile Mechanics Technology (54 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (53 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (174 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (174 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Mechanical Technologies (174 degrees awarded) (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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Construction (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are Mechanical Technologies (174 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
54 degree-majors awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
53 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

163

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce, which is 14.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (11).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Automeca Technical College-Ponce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in Autobody & Collision Repair Technology, which is 25.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.125 times less than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 78% of students graduating from Automeca Technical College-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino (174 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
163 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Automeca Technical College-Ponce is hispanic or latino male (163 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (11 degrees).