PPG Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,196

2.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,091

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

126

100% Full-Time

About

PPG Technical College is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at PPG Technical College were Animal Grooming (29 degrees awarded) and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (15 degrees).

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at PPG Technical College. 79.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at PPG Technical College is $7,196, which is $−4,789 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at PPG Technical College is $7,196, which is $−4,789 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,091.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending PPG Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$7,196

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at PPG Technical College was $7,196. The cost of tuition at PPG Technical College is $−4,789 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$7,091

2021 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 PPG Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,091. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of PPG Technical College grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of PPG 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

$2,300

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at PPG Technical College was of $2,300 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 PPG Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84% of undergraduate students at PPG Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.2% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at PPG 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at PPG Technical 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

PPG Technical College had a total enrollment of 126 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at PPG Technical College is 126 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at PPG Technical College are enrolled full-time.

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

Students enrolled at PPG Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at PPG Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 126 students. The full-time enrollment at PPG Technical College is 126 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

87%

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 PPG Technical College was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), PPG Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at PPG Technical College 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, 46 more women than men received degrees from PPG Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at PPG Technical College is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at PPG Technical College is Animal Grooming (29 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at PPG Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (29 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at PPG Technical College are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (26,634 people), Other managers (25,206 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (16,662 people), Veterinarians (15,928 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (11,916 people).

The most specialized majors at PPG Technical College in 2021 are Agriculture (29 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (15 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 PPG Technical College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at PPG Technical College are Agriculture (29 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Farming

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at PPG Technical College are Farming (31,163 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,769 people), Elementary & secondary schools (28,061 people), Veterinary services (23,199 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (19,330 people).

The most specialized majors at PPG Technical College are Agriculture (29 degrees awarded) and Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees) (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 PPG Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Animal Grooming
29 degree-majors awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at PPG Technical College was Animal Grooming with 29 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at PPG Technical College, which is 0.258 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (62).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at PPG Technical College in Animal Grooming, which is 0.16 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at PPG Technical College in Animal Grooming, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from PPG Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 9% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 9% 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)

76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at PPG Technical College is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded).

2.56% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
60 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at PPG Technical College is hispanic or latino female (60 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (16 degrees).