Tucson College

www.tucsoncollege.edu

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2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

102

100% Full-Time

About

Tucson College is a higher education institution located in Pima County, AZ. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Tucson College were Electrician (58 degrees awarded), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (31 degrees), and Medical Assistant (29 degrees).

In 2017, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tucson College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (98 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

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Costs

In 2017, 31% of undergraduate students attending Tucson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Tucson 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Tucson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 41.5% with respect to 2016, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tucson 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 Tucson 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

Tucson College had a total enrollment of 102 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Tucson College is 102 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Tucson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tucson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 8.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.86% Black or African American, 4.9% Asian, 0.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.98% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Tucson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (27.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.5%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tucson College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 102 students. The full-time enrollment at Tucson College is 102 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2016 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 Tucson College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Tucson College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students
White
21 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tucson College is 54.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 8.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.86% Black or African American, 4.9% Asian, 0.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.98% Two or More Races. 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 2017, 21 more women than men received degrees from Tucson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tucson College is hispanic or latino (98 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Tucson College is Electrician (58 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (31 degrees) and Medical Assistant (29 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tucson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), and Business (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tucson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Tucson College in 2017 are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Tucson College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tucson College are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tucson College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Tucson College are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2017)

Electrician
58 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
31 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tucson College was Electrician with 58 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Tucson College, which is 0.788 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Tucson College in Electrician, which is 57 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Tucson College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 4.8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
98 degrees awarded
White
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tucson College is hispanic or latino (98 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
47 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tucson College is hispanic or latino female (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (47 degrees).