Black River Technical College

www.blackrivertech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,822

2021 Average Net Price

$8,133

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,380

50.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31.3%

98 Graduates

About

Black River Technical College is a higher education institution located in Randolph County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Black River Technical College were General Studies (164 degrees awarded), General Health Services (78 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (48 degrees).

In 2021, 995 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Black River Technical College. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (896 degrees), 23.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Black River Technical College is $2,822, which is $−5,146 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Black River Technical College is $2,822, which is $−5,146 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,133.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Black River Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,822

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Black River Technical College was $2,822. The cost of tuition at Black River Technical College is $−5,146 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,133

2021 Value

53.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Black River Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,133. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Black River Technical College grew by 53.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Black River Technical 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

$5,326

Room and Board

$2,568

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Black River Technical College was of $5,326 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 $2,568. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.117% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Black River Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.27% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Black River Technical 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.

2.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Black River Technical College was 2.86%, which represents 7 out of the 245 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

Black River Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,380 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Black River Technical College is 693 students and the part-time enrollment is 687. This means that 50.2% of students enrolled at Black River Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Black River Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.9% White, 3.19% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Black or African American, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.362% Asian, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Black River Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.7%), followed by White Male (32.3%) and Black or African American Female (2.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Black River Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,380 students. The full-time enrollment at Black River Technical College is 693 and the part-time enrollment is 687. This means that 50.2% of students enrolled at Black River Technical 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 Black River Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

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 Black River Technical College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Black River Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,255 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students
Black or African American
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Black River Technical College is 90.9% White, 3.19% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Black or African American, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.362% Asian, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.145% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 271 more women than men received degrees from Black River Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Black River Technical College is white (896 degrees awarded). There were 23.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Black River Technical College is General Studies (164 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (78 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (48 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Black River Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), and Health (446 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 Black River Technical College are Registered nurses (1,354,368 people), Medical & health services managers (157,176 people), Other managers (146,960 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (138,772 people), and Pharmacists (134,458 people).

The most specialized majors at Black River Technical College in 2021 are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), Health (446 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (251 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Black River Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Black River Technical College are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (49 degrees), Health (446 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (251 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (43 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 Black River Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,503,646 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,428 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,076 people), Outpatient care centers (238,822 people), and Offices of physicians (205,528 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
164 degrees awarded
General Health Services
78 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Black River Technical College was General Studies with 164 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

362

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

633

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 362 degrees were awarded to men at Black River Technical College, which is 0.572 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (633).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Black River Technical College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 5.95 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Black River Technical College in General Studies, which is 3.14 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Black River Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Black River Technical College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (40% 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)

White
896 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Black River Technical College is white (896 degrees awarded). There were 23.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

0.704% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
560 degrees awarded
White Male
336 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Black River Technical College is white female (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (336 degrees).

Operations

Black River Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $143k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 69.3k (48.4%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Black River Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 19.6M. Black River Technical College employs 57 No academic ranks. Most academics at Black River Technical College are Female No academic rank (34), and Male No academic rank (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black River Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Endowment

$143k

2021 Endowment

7.51%

growth from 2020

Black River Technical College has an endowment valued at about $143k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Black River Technical College grew 7.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.15M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Black River Technical 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.64M

2021 Salaries

1.15%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Black River Technical College paid a median of $7.64M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($19.6M) and a 1.15% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Black River Technical College paid a total of $2.66M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% 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

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Black River Technical College was No academic rank with 57 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black River Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 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 Black River Technical College was Female No academic rank with 34 employees, and Male No academic rank with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Black River Technical College.