Tarrant County College District

www.tccd.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,728

2021 Average Net Price

$6,867

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.16%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

36,264

16.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20.5%

819 Graduates

About

Tarrant County College District is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Tarrant County College District were General Studies (4,817 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (276 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees).

In 2021, 8,528 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tarrant County College District. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,144 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,725 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tarrant County College District is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tarrant County College District is $1,728, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,867.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending Tarrant County College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tarrant County College District was $1,728. The cost of tuition at Tarrant County College District is $−6,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tarrant County College District (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,867

2021 Value

27.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tarrant County College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,867. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tarrant County College District grew by 27.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tarrant County College District (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

$9,601

Room and Board

$1,631

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tarrant County College District was of $9,601 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.63% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,631. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.62% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tarrant County College District (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Tarrant County College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tarrant County College District (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.

5.16%

2019 Default Rate

207

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tarrant County College District was 5.16%, which represents 207 out of the 4010 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

Tarrant County College District had a total enrollment of 36,264 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tarrant County College District is 5,857 students and the part-time enrollment is 30,407. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Tarrant County College District are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tarrant County College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 6.84% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.284% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tarrant County College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tarrant County College District in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36,264 students. The full-time enrollment at Tarrant County College District is 5,857 and the part-time enrollment is 30,407. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Tarrant County College District are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 Tarrant County College District was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Tarrant County College District had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
12,830 enrolled students
White
11,426 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tarrant County College District is 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 6.84% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.284% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% 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.

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, 1,570 students (4.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,928 more women than men received degrees from Tarrant County College District. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tarrant County College District is white (3,144 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2725 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tarrant County College District is General Studies (4,817 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (276 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tarrant County College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,817 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (99 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (88 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tarrant County College District are Software developers (515,196 people), Other managers (162,637 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,687 people), Computer & information systems managers (116,450 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (108,366 people).

The most specialized majors at Tarrant County College District in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,817 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (99 degrees), Language & Linguistics (88 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (668 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (199 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 Tarrant County College District are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Tarrant County College District are Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,817 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (99 degrees), Language & Linguistics (88 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (668 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (199 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tarrant County College District are Computer Systems Design (586,166 people), Elementary & secondary schools (240,171 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (161,230 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (98,706 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (90,223 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
4,817 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
276 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
212 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Tarrant County College District was General Studies with 4,817 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Tarrant County College District according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,300

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,228

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,300 degrees were awarded to men at Tarrant County College District, which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,228).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1603 degrees were awarded to men at Tarrant County College District in General Studies, which is 0.499 times less than the 3214 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 3214 degrees were awarded to men at Tarrant County College District in General Studies, which is 2 times more than the 1603 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Tarrant County College District 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 27% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (39.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tarrant County College District is Female and Asian (39.8% 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
3,144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,725 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,476 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tarrant County College District is white (3,144 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2725 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (136 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,812 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,785 degrees awarded
White Male
1,332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tarrant County College District is white female (1,812 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1785 degrees).

Operations

Tarrant County College District employs 284 Instructors, 114 Professors and 111 Associate professors. Most academics at Tarrant County College District are Female Instructor (153), Male Instructor (131), and Female Assistant professor (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarrant County College District are: Office and Administrative Support, with 398 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 264 employees, and Management with 198 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$176M

2021 Salaries

4.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Tarrant County College District paid a median of $176M in salaries, a 4.33% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$43.6M

Instructional Salaries

616

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tarrant County College District paid a total of $43.6M to 616 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

284 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

398 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tarrant County College District were Instructor with 284 employees, Professor with 114 employees, and Associate professor with 111 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarrant County College District were Office and Administrative Support with 398 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 264 employees, and Management with 198 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tarrant County College District was Female Instructor with 153 employees, Male Instructor with 131 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 76 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tarrant County College District.