Centura College-Columbia

www.centuracollege.edu

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,750
    2018 Average Net Price
    $23,436
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    13.7%
    on Student Loans
    2018 Enrolled Students
    60
    78.3% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    95.7%
    22 Graduates

    About

    Centura College-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Centura College-Columbia were HVAC Maintenance (68 degrees awarded) and Medical Office Assistant (31 degrees).

    In 2018, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centura College-Columbia. 31.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (156 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Columbia is $15,750, which is $853 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Centura College-Columbia was 13.7%, corresponding to 24 out of the 175 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Columbia is $15,750.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,436.

    In 2018, 65% of undergraduate students attending Centura College-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,750
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Columbia was $15,750.

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    Average Net Price

    $23,436
    2018 Value
    8.19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2018 Centura College-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,436. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Centura College-Columbia grew by 8.19%.

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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

    $7,350
    Room and Board
    $2,226
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Centura College-Columbia was of $7,350 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.676% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,226. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    65% of undergraduate students at Centura College-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 23.5% with respect to 2017, when 85% 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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    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.
    13.7%
    2015 Default Rate
    24
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Centura College-Columbia was 13.7%, which represents 24 out of the 175 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.

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    Enrollment

    Centura College-Columbia had a total enrollment of 60 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Columbia is 47 students and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Centura College-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Centura College-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% Black or African American, 11.7% White, and 3.33% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Centura College-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (54.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (31.6%) and White Male (4.43%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    78.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Centura College-Columbia in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60 students. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Columbia is 47 and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Centura College-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    57%
    2018 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 Centura College-Columbia was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Centura College-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      50 enrolled students
    2. White
      7 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Centura College-Columbia is 83.3% Black or African American, 11.7% White, and 3.33% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 71 fewer women than men received degrees from Centura College-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centura College-Columbia is black or african american (156 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Centura College-Columbia is HVAC Maintenance (68 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Assistant (31 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centura College-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (43 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (68 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 Centura College-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,490,770 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,510 people), Pharmacists (134,265 people), and Physicians (110,042 people).

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Columbia in 2018 are Transportation (43 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees), and Health (55 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Columbia are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Personal financial advisors

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Columbia are Transportation (43 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees), and Health (55 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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 Centura College-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,593,515 people), Outpatient care centers (276,100 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,498 people), Offices of physicians (200,361 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (146,198 people).

    The most specialized majors at Centura College-Columbia are Transportation (43 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees), and Health (55 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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 Centura College-Columbia.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Building & Property Maintenance
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Centura College-Columbia was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    130
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    59
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Columbia, which is 2.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Columbia in HVAC Maintenance, which is 16 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Columbia in Medical Office Assistant, which is 10 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    93%
    100% Completion Time
    93%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 93% of students graduating from Centura College-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% within 200%.

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

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      156 degrees awarded
    2. White
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Centura College-Columbia is black or african american (156 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    1.06% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      111 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      110 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      106 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centura College-Columbia is black or african american female (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (110 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2018, Centura College-Columbia had a total salary expenditure of 5.53M. Centura College-Columbia employs 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at Centura College-Columbia are Male No academic rank (3), and Female No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Columbia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Management, with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2M
    2018 Salaries
    4.05%
    growth from 2017

    In 2018, Centura College-Columbia paid a median of $2M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($5.53M) and a 4.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 36.7% growth between 2016 and 2017, and a 11.3% growth between 2015 and 2016.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $110k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2018, Centura College-Columbia paid a total of $110k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.48% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Columbia were Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, Management with 2 employees.

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