Delta Technical College

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2021 Average Net Price

$24,898

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,637

99.3% Full-Time

About

Delta Technical College is a higher education institution located in DeSoto County, MS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Delta Technical College were Medical Assistant (244 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (136 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (129 degrees).

In 2021, 1,101 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delta Technical College. 47.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (875 degrees), 5.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (165 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,898.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Delta Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,898

2021 Value

32.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Delta Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,898. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Delta Technical College grew by 32.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delta 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Delta Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.8% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delta 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.

2.91%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Delta Technical College was 2.91%, which represents 78 out of the 2676 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

Delta Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,637 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Delta Technical College is 1,626 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Delta Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delta Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.4% Black or African American, 12.6% White, 2.44% Hispanic or Latino, 0.305% Two or More Races, 0.183% Asian, and 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Delta Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.1%) and White Male (6.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delta Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,637 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta Technical College is 1,626 and the part-time enrollment is 11.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Delta Technical College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Delta Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,365 enrolled students
White
206 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delta Technical College is 83.4% Black or African American, 12.6% White, 2.44% Hispanic or Latino, 0.305% Two or More Races, 0.183% Asian, and 0.183% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 47 fewer women than men received degrees from Delta Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delta Technical College is black or african american (875 degrees awarded). There were 5.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (165 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Delta Technical College is Medical Assistant (244 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (136 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (129 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delta Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (123 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (129 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 Delta Technical College are Registered nurses (1,334,338 people), Medical & health services managers (146,915 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,387 people), and Physicians (107,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Delta Technical College in 2021 are Transportation (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (123 degrees), Engineering Technologies (129 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (57 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Delta Technical College are Transportation (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (123 degrees), Engineering Technologies (129 degrees), Construction (22 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (57 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 Delta Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,451,562 people), Elementary & secondary schools (223,720 people), Outpatient care centers (217,063 people), Offices of physicians (193,963 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (138,788 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
244 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
136 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Delta Technical College was Medical Assistant with 244 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

574

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

527

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 574 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (527).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 304 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 6.47 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Delta Technical College in Medical Assistant, which is 26.1 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Delta Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
875 degrees awarded
White
165 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delta Technical College is black or african american (875 degrees awarded). There were 5.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (165 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
445 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
430 degrees awarded
White Male
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delta Technical College is black or african american male (445 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (430 degrees).