Miles College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,164

2021 Average Net Price

$14,868

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.52%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,520

93.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.9%

101 Graduates

About

Miles College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Miles College were General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (37 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Miles College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (184 degrees), 15.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Miles College is $11,164, which is $−17,341 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Miles College is $11,164, which is $−17,341 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,868.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Miles College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,164

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Miles College was $11,164. The cost of tuition at Miles College is $−17,341 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$14,868

2021 Value

0.868%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Miles College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,868. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Miles College grew by 0.868%.

This chart compares the average net price of Miles 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

$9,097

Room and Board

$250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Miles College was of $9,097 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 $250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Miles College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.26% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Miles 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.

4.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Miles College was 4.52%, which represents 34 out of the 753 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

Miles College had a total enrollment of 1,520 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Miles College is 1,421 students and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 93.5% of students enrolled at Miles College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Miles College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.3% Black or African American, 3.42% White, 0.921% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0658% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Miles College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (41.9%) and White Male (2.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Miles College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,520 students. The full-time enrollment at Miles College is 1,421 and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 93.5% of students enrolled at Miles College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Miles College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Miles College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,433 enrolled students
White
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Miles College is 94.3% Black or African American, 3.42% White, 0.921% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0658% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 44 more women than men received degrees from Miles College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Miles College is black or african american (184 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Miles College is General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (37 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Miles College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Miles College are Physicians (385,755 people), Other managers (267,039 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (196,881 people), Social workers, all other (192,229 people), and Postsecondary teachers (149,268 people).

The most specialized majors at Miles College in 2021 are Human Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Biology (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Communications (16 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 Miles College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Miles College are Human Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Biology (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Communications (16 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 Miles College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (570,775 people), Elementary & secondary schools (478,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (417,706 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (384,303 people), and Offices of physicians (203,846 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
56 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
37 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Miles College was General Business Administration & Management with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

124

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Miles College, which is 0.645 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (124).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Miles College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Miles College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.806 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Miles College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

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

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Miles College is Male and White (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate 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
184 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Miles College is black or african american (184 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

0.49% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
66 degrees awarded
White Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Miles College is black or african american female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (66 degrees).

Operations

Miles College has an endowment valued at nearly $29.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.89M (16.7%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Miles College had a total salary expenditure of 30.5M. Miles College employs 45 Instructors, 20 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Miles College are Female Instructor (27), Male Instructor (18), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miles College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$29.3M

2021 Endowment

20%

growth from 2020

Miles College has an endowment valued at about $29.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Miles College grew 20% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.96M - Federal
$1M - State
$71.4k - Local

As of 2021, Miles College received $8.96M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1M from state grants and contracts, and $71.4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2021 Salaries

1.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Miles College paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($30.5M) and a 1.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Miles College paid a total of $3.96M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Miles College were Instructor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miles College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Miles College was Female Instructor with 27 employees, Male Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

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