Tyler Junior College (229355)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$768

2022 Average Net Price

$10,375

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

6.2%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

11,901

41.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

20.8%

515 Graduates

About

Tyler Junior College (229355) is a higher education institution located in Smith County, TX. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Tyler Junior College (229355) were General Studies (591 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (171 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees).

In 2022, 2,452 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tyler Junior College (229355). 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,258 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (657 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tyler Junior College (229355) is $768, which is $−7,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tyler Junior College (229355) was 6.2%, corresponding to 162 out of the 2613 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Tyler Junior College (229355) is $768, which is $7,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,375.

In 2022, 44% of undergraduate students attending Tyler Junior College (229355) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$768

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Tyler Junior College (229355) was $768. The cost of tuition at Tyler Junior College (229355) is $−7,344 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tyler Junior College (229355) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,375

2022 Value

7.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Tyler Junior College (229355) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,375. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Tyler Junior College (229355) grew by 7.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tyler Junior College (229355) (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

$8,608

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tyler Junior College (229355) was of $8,608 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.233% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.69% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tyler Junior College (229355) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Tyler Junior College (229355) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tyler Junior College (229355) (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.

6.2%

2019 Default Rate

162

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tyler Junior College (229355) was 6.2%, which represents 162 out of the 2613 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

Tyler Junior College (229355) had a total enrollment of 11,901 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Tyler Junior College (229355) is 4,933 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,968. This means that 41.5% of students enrolled at Tyler Junior College (229355) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tyler Junior College (229355), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Black or African American, 4.49% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0588% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tyler Junior College (229355) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tyler Junior College (229355) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,901 students. The full-time enrollment at Tyler Junior College (229355) is 4,933 and the part-time enrollment is 6,968. This means that 41.5% of students enrolled at Tyler Junior College (229355) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tyler Junior College (229355) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2015 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 Tyler Junior College (229355) was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Tyler Junior College (229355) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tyler Junior College (229355) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
5,455 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,249 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,906 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tyler Junior College (229355) is 45.8% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Black or African American, 4.49% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0588% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 333 students (2.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 536 more women than men received degrees from Tyler Junior College (229355). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tyler Junior College (229355) is white (1,258 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (657 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tyler Junior College (229355) is General Studies (591 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (171 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tyler Junior College (229355), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (182 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (591 degrees), and Precision Production (59 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 Tyler Junior College (229355) are Other managers (169,158 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (159,773 people), Police officers (137,445 people), Graphic designers (95,223 people), and Postsecondary teachers (75,552 people).

The most specialized majors at Tyler Junior College (229355) in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (182 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (591 degrees), Precision Production (59 degrees), Protective Services (137 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (66 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Tyler Junior College (229355) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Tyler Junior College (229355) are Mechanical Technologies (182 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (591 degrees), Precision Production (59 degrees), Protective Services (137 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (66 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Tyler Junior College (229355) are Elementary & secondary schools (347,078 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (335,249 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (187,712 people), Computer Systems Design (148,283 people), and Construction (111,076 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tyler Junior College (229355).

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
591 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
171 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
133 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Tyler Junior College (229355) was General Studies with 591 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Tyler Junior College (229355) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

958

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,494

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 958 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College (229355), which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,494).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tyler Junior College (229355) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 200 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College (229355) in General Studies, which is 0.512 times less than the 391 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Tyler Junior College (229355) in General Studies, which is 1.96 times more than the 200 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Tyler Junior College (229355) is Male and Asian (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.971% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,258 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
657 degrees awarded
Black or African American
353 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tyler Junior College (229355) is white (1,258 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (657 degrees).

0.653% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
781 degrees awarded
White Male
477 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
400 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tyler Junior College (229355) is white female (781 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (477 degrees).

Operations

Tyler Junior College (229355) has an endowment valued at nearly $85.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 208k (0.243%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Tyler Junior College (229355) had a total salary expenditure of 127M. Tyler Junior College (229355) employs 346 Professors. Most academics at Tyler Junior College (229355) are Female Professor (203), and Male Professor (143).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tyler Junior College (229355) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 95 employees, Management, with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Endowment

$85.8M

2022 Endowment

12.5%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tyler Junior College (229355) (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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.7M - Federal
$1.21M - State
$659k - Local

As of 2022, Tyler Junior College (229355) received $26.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.21M from state grants and contracts, and $659k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$43.9M

2022 Salaries

1.41%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Tyler Junior College (229355) paid a median of $43.9M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($127M) and a 1.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.15% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.79% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

346

Number of Employees

In 2022, Tyler Junior College (229355) paid a total of $19.6M to 346 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

346 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tyler Junior College (229355) was Professor with 346 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tyler Junior College (229355) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees, Management with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tyler Junior College (229355) was Female Professor with 203 employees, and Male Professor with 143 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tyler Junior College (229355).

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