Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

www.southernwv.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,864

2021 Average Net Price

$5,404

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

10.5%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,439

64.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.3%

89 Graduates

About

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Logan County, WV. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were General Studies (60 degrees awarded), Information Technology (19 degrees), and Medical Assistant (18 degrees).

In 2021, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (478 degrees), 79.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $3,864, which is $−4,104 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $3,864, which is $−4,104 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,404.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,864

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was $3,864. The cost of tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $−4,104 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,404

2021 Value

1.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,404. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College grew by 1.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern West Virginia Community and 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

$4,800

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was of $4,800 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 $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.41% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern West Virginia Community and 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.

10.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was 10.5%, which represents 28 out of the 266 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

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,439 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 926 students and the part-time enrollment is 513. This means that 64.4% of students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 96.5% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 1.32% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.139% Asian, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.3%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Black or African American Female (0.972%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,439 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 926 and the part-time enrollment is 513. This means that 64.4% of students enrolled at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,388 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students
Two or More Races
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 96.5% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 1.32% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.139% Asian, and 0.0695% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 164 more women than men received degrees from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white (478 degrees awarded). There were 79.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is General Studies (60 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (19 degrees) and Medical Assistant (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Science Technologies (2 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Registered nurses (1,347,020 people), Medical & health services managers (154,240 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (147,500 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,026 people), and Pharmacists (132,497 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Science Technologies (2 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (155 degrees), and Health (174 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Engineering Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Science Technologies (2 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (155 degrees), and Health (174 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,494,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (391,533 people), Outpatient care centers (234,478 people), Offices of physicians (203,009 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,013 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
Health Aide
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

163

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

327

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (327).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Information Technology, which is 5.17 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in General Studies, which is 2.23 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

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

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates 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)

White
478 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white (478 degrees awarded). There were 79.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
319 degrees awarded
White Male
159 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is white female (319 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (159 degrees).

Operations

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.8k (0.48%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 19.6M. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College employs 21 Assistant professors, 14 Professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are Female Assistant professor (13), Female Professor (10), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are: Management, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Endowment

$4.13M

2021 Endowment

6.65%

decline from 2020

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at about $4.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College declined 6.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.16M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (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.

Salary Expenditure

$8.31M

2021 Salaries

0.442%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College paid a median of $8.31M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($19.6M) and a 0.442% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College paid a total of $2.69M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were Assistant professor with 21 employees, Professor with 14 employees, and Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College were Management with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Professor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.