Bishop State Community College

www.bishop.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$3,698

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,479

35.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.6%

172 Graduates

About

Bishop State Community College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bishop State Community College were General Studies (118 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (97 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (26 degrees).

In 2021, 618 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bishop State Community College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (412 degrees), 2.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bishop State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,698.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College was $3,690. The cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$3,698

2021 Value

24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bishop State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,698. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bishop State Community College grew by 24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bishop State Community 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

$4,000

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bishop State Community College was of $4,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 33.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 33.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bishop State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59% of undergraduate students at Bishop State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 28.9% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bishop State Community 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bishop State Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Bishop State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,479 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 887 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,592. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Bishop State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bishop State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.6% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.49% Asian, 0.645% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bishop State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.3%) and White Female (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bishop State Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,479 students. The full-time enrollment at Bishop State Community College is 887 and the part-time enrollment is 1,592. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Bishop State Community 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 Bishop State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Bishop State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Bishop State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,552 enrolled students
White
610 enrolled students
Two or More Races
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bishop State Community College is 62.6% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.49% Asian, 0.645% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% 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, 67 students (2.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 166 more women than men received degrees from Bishop State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bishop State Community College is black or african american (412 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bishop State Community College is General Studies (118 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (97 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bishop State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 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 Bishop State Community College are Other managers (58,715 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (43,172 people), Construction managers (40,979 people), Software developers (34,742 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Bishop State Community College in 2021 are Transportation (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Precision Production (16 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 Bishop State Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bishop State Community College are Transportation (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (24 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Precision Production (16 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 Bishop State Community College are Construction (99,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (90,055 people), Computer Systems Design (55,219 people), Air transportation (35,809 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (33,580 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bishop State Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
118 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
97 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Bishop State Community College was General Studies with 118 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

226

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

392

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College, which is 0.577 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (392).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 1.8 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Bishop State Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Bishop State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bishop State Community College is Female and Two or More Races (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)

Black or African American
412 degrees awarded
White
157 degrees awarded
Asian
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bishop State Community College is black or african american (412 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
263 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
149 degrees awarded
White Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bishop State Community College is black or african american female (263 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (149 degrees).

Operations

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $152k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 48.8k (32.1%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Bishop State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 36.4M. Bishop State Community College employs 57 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bishop State Community College are Female No academic rank (38), and Male No academic rank (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Service, with 12 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Endowment

$152k

2021 Endowment

0.298%

growth from 2020

Bishop State Community College has an endowment valued at about $152k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bishop State Community College grew 0.298% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.14M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bishop State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M

2021 Salaries

10.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bishop State Community College paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 33.5% of their overall expenditure ($36.4M) and a 10.8% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bishop State Community College paid a total of $3.7M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% 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

57 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College was No academic rank with 57 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bishop State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Service with 12 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bishop State Community College was Female No academic rank with 38 employees, and Male No academic rank with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bishop State Community College.