Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,252
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    200
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    70%
    35 Graduates

    About

    Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, MS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport were Medical Assistant (25 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (21 degrees), and Dental Assisting (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.14% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (21 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,252.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Blue Cliff College-Gulfport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $8,252
    2024 Value
    66.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,252. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport grew by 66.1%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2013 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    62%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 13.2% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Blue Cliff College-Gulfport had a total enrollment of 200 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 200 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% Black or African American, 37.5% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51%), followed by White Female (33.8%) and Black or African American Male (3.92%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 200 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 200 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    13%
    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 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was 13%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      111 enrolled students
    2. White
      75 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 55.5% Black or African American, 37.5% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 96 more women than men received degrees from Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is Medical Assistant (25 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (21 degrees) and Dental Assisting (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) and Health (51 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 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Registered nurses (1,489,993 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,236 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) and Health (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) and Health (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,540 people), Outpatient care centers (275,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,417 people), Offices of physicians (199,708 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (141,330 people).

    The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees awarded) and Health (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blue Cliff College-Gulfport.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      25 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was Medical Assistant with 25 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    8
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    104
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, which is 0.0769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (104).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in Massage Therapy, which is 0.214 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to women at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    3%
    100% Completion Time
    28%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 3% of students graduating from Blue Cliff College-Gulfport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      21 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    60.7% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      128 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      122 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      109 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is white female (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (122 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.45M
    2024 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Blue Cliff College-Gulfport paid a median of $1.45M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.05M
    Instructional Salaries
    16
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Blue Cliff College-Gulfport paid a total of $1.05M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 70.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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