Dyersburg State Community College (220057)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,104

2022 Average Net Price

$5,803

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,683

44.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

26.1%

141 Graduates

About

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is a higher education institution located in Dyer County, TN. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (235 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (106 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2022, 883 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057). 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (664 degrees), 4.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $4,104, which is $−4,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 246 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $4,104, which is $4,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,803.

In 2022, 96% of undergraduate students attending Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,104

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was $4,104. The cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is $−4,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,803

2022 Value

6.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,803. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) grew by 6.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (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

$9,660

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was of $9,660 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.12% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 246 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

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a total enrollment of 2,683 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 1,188 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,495. This means that 44.3% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Two or More Races, 0.708% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0373% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,683 students. The full-time enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 1,188 and the part-time enrollment is 1,495. This means that 44.3% of students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2022 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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,867 enrolled students
Black or African American
532 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is 69.6% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Two or More Races, 0.708% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0373% 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, 38 students (1.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 385 more women than men received degrees from Dyersburg State Community College (220057). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white (664 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (235 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (106 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (381 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), and Health (394 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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Registered nurses (1,410,153 people), Medical & health services managers (159,767 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (144,456 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,094 people), and Pharmacists (135,749 people).

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (381 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Health (394 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (12 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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (381 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Health (394 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,531,191 people), Elementary & secondary schools (404,021 people), Outpatient care centers (259,088 people), Offices of physicians (212,722 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (185,313 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dyersburg State Community College (220057).

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
235 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
106 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 235 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

249

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

634

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057), which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (634).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.422 times less than the 268 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.37 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 19% of students graduating from Dyersburg State Community College (220057) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is Male and Two or More Races (50% 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, 0.709% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
664 degrees awarded
Black or African American
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white (664 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

0.453% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
471 degrees awarded
White Male
193 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) is white female (471 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (193 degrees).

Operations

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) has an endowment valued at nearly $5.42M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.1k (0.389%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) had a total salary expenditure of 33.3M. Dyersburg State Community College (220057) employs 23 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are Female Associate professor (14), Male Associate professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Endowment

$5.42M

2022 Endowment

4.69%

growth from 2021

Dyersburg State Community College (220057) has an endowment valued at about $5.42M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Dyersburg State Community College (220057) grew 4.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $204k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) (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: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.18M - Federal
$1.5M - State
$1.94M - Local

As of 2022, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) received $1.18M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.5M from state grants and contracts, and $1.94M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13M

2022 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) paid a median of $13M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($33.3M) and a 13.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.83% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.6% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Dyersburg State Community College (220057) paid a total of $2.82M to 45 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Associate professor with 23 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dyersburg State Community College (220057) was Female Associate professor with 14 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dyersburg State Community College (220057).

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