Pennco Tech-Bristol

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2022 Average Net Price

$19,409

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

515

73.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

72.6%

188 Graduates

About

Pennco Tech-Bristol is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pennco Tech-Bristol were Electrician (177 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (118 degrees), and Plumber (31 degrees).

In 2022, 454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol. 15.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (224 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennco Tech-Bristol was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 334 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,409.

In 2022, 60% of undergraduate students attending Pennco Tech-Bristol received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,409

2022 Value

0.643%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Pennco Tech-Bristol had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,409. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Pennco Tech-Bristol grew by 0.643%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennco Tech-Bristol (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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Pennco Tech-Bristol received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3.23% with respect to 2021, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennco Tech-Bristol (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 Pennco Tech-Bristol was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 334 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

Pennco Tech-Bristol had a total enrollment of 515 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pennco Tech-Bristol is 377 students and the part-time enrollment is 138. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Pennco Tech-Bristol are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennco Tech-Bristol, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.8% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, and 2.14% Asian.

Students enrolled at Pennco Tech-Bristol in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (20.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennco Tech-Bristol in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 515 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennco Tech-Bristol is 377 and the part-time enrollment is 138. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Pennco Tech-Bristol are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennco Tech-Bristol (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

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 Pennco Tech-Bristol was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Pennco Tech-Bristol had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennco Tech-Bristol (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
241 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
125 enrolled students
Black or African American
121 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennco Tech-Bristol is 46.8% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, and 2.14% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 312 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennco Tech-Bristol. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennco Tech-Bristol is white (224 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pennco Tech-Bristol is Electrician (177 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (118 degrees) and Plumber (31 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennco Tech-Bristol, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (208 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (185 degrees), and Health (61 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 Pennco Tech-Bristol are Registered nurses (1,395,243 people), Medical & health services managers (151,153 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,776 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol in 2022 are Construction (208 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (185 degrees), and Health (61 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 Pennco Tech-Bristol are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol are Construction (208 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (185 degrees), and Health (61 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 Pennco Tech-Bristol are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol are Construction (208 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (185 degrees), and Health (61 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennco Tech-Bristol.

Most Common (2022)

Electrician
177 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
118 degrees awarded
Plumber
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pennco Tech-Bristol was Electrician with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Pennco Tech-Bristol, which is 5.39 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Pennco Tech-Bristol in Electrician, which is 34.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Pennco Tech-Bristol in Medical Administrative Assistant, which is 9.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 17% of students graduating from Pennco Tech-Bristol completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pennco Tech-Bristol is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
224 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennco Tech-Bristol is white (224 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (103 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennco Tech-Bristol is white male (196 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (87 degrees).

Operations

Pennco Tech-Bristol employs 26 Instructors. Most academics at Pennco Tech-Bristol are Male Instructor (23), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennco Tech-Bristol are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6M

2022 Salaries

2.35%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Pennco Tech-Bristol paid a median of $6M in salaries, a 2.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 62% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 12.3% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Pennco Tech-Bristol paid a total of $1.37M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennco Tech-Bristol was Instructor with 26 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennco Tech-Bristol were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennco Tech-Bristol was Male Instructor with 23 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennco Tech-Bristol.

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