Robeson Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2024 Average Net Price

$2,989

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,238

38.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

32.7%

48 Graduates

About

Robeson Community College is a higher education institution located in Robeson County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Robeson Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2024, 425 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Robeson Community College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (196 degrees), 2.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Robeson Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Robeson Community College is $2,432, which is $5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,989.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Robeson Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Robeson Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Robeson Community College is $−5,728 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$2,989

2024 Value

46.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Robeson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,989. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Robeson Community College grew by 46.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Robeson Community 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

$8,360

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Robeson Community College was of $8,360 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.69% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 17.9% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55% of undergraduate students at Robeson Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 37.5% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Robeson Community 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.

Enrollment

Robeson Community College had a total enrollment of 2,238 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Robeson Community College is 856 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,382. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Robeson Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Robeson Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 19.4% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.715% Asian.

Students enrolled at Robeson Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (29.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.2%) and White Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Robeson Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,238 students. The full-time enrollment at Robeson Community College is 856 and the part-time enrollment is 1,382. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Robeson Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2024 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 Robeson Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Robeson Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native
927 enrolled students
White
435 enrolled students
Black or African American
430 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Robeson Community College is 41.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 19.4% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.715% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 137 more women than men received degrees from Robeson Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native (196 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Robeson Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Robeson Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (45 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Police officers (133,489 people), Other managers (70,373 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (57,345 people), Construction managers (45,977 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (32,559 people).

The most specialized majors at Robeson Community College in 2024 are Protective Services (45 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Robeson Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Protective Services (45 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robeson Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (304,854 people), Elementary & secondary schools (146,006 people), Construction (112,448 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (54,740 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (49,880 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Robeson Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

144

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College in Information Technology, which is 8.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Robeson Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.41 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Robeson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native
196 degrees awarded
White
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native (196 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

6.12% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
175 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
149 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Robeson Community College is american indian or alaska native female (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (149 degrees).

Operations

Robeson Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.44M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 926k (20.8%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Robeson Community College had a total salary expenditure of 35.2M. Robeson Community College employs 68 Instructors, 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Robeson Community College are Female Instructor (44), Male Instructor (24), and Male No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robeson Community College are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Endowment

$4.44M

2024 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2023

Robeson Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.44M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Robeson Community College grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.97M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Robeson Community 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: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.2M

2024 Salaries

9.23%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Robeson Community College paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($35.2M) and a 9.23% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.19% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Robeson Community College paid a total of $5.45M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robeson Community College were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

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