Williamson College of the Trades

https://www.williamson.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,471

2.45% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$1,545

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

21.9%

640 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

322

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

82.7%

81 Graduates

About

Williamson College of the Trades is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Williamson College of the Trades were Power Plant Technology/Technician (20 degrees awarded), Machine Tool Technology (19 degrees), and Carpenter (17 degrees).

In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Williamson College of the Trades. 0% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 100% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 5.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Williamson College of the Trades is $31,471, which is $23,311 more 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 Williamson College of the Trades is $31,471, which is $23,311 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,545.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Williamson College of the Trades received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$31,471

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Williamson College of the Trades was $31,471. The cost of tuition at Williamson College of the Trades is $23,311 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$1,545

2024 Value

8.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Williamson College of the Trades had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,545. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Williamson College of the Trades grew by 8.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Williamson College of the Trades (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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Williamson College of the Trades received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Williamson College of the Trades (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.

Admissions

Williamson College of the Trades received 640 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 26% annual growth. Out of those 640 applicants, 140 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 21.9% acceptance rate.

There were 322 students enrolled at Williamson College of the Trades in 2024.

Williamson College of the Trades has an overall enrollment yield of 80.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

21.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

140

Accepted Out of 640

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades was 21.9% (140 admissions from 640 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 29.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 26%, while admissions declined by 7.89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Williamson College of the Trades had a total enrollment of 322 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Williamson College of the Trades is 322 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Williamson College of the Trades are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Williamson College of the Trades, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 10.2% Two or More Races, 6.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.24% Asian, and 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Williamson College of the Trades in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (64.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.8%) and Two or More Races Male (8.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Williamson College of the Trades in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 322 students. The full-time enrollment at Williamson College of the Trades is 322 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Williamson College of the Trades are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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 Williamson College of the Trades was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Williamson College of the Trades had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
204 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students
Two or More Races
33 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Williamson College of the Trades is 63.4% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 10.2% Two or More Races, 6.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.24% Asian, and 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 84 fewer women than men received degrees from Williamson College of the Trades. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Williamson College of the Trades is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Williamson College of the Trades is Power Plant Technology/Technician (20 degrees awarded), followed by Machine Tool Technology (19 degrees) and Carpenter (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Williamson College of the Trades, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), and Precision Production (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williamson College of the Trades are Other managers (63,245 people), Construction managers (51,149 people), Software developers (37,506 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,674 people), and Chief executives & legislators (23,638 people).

The most specialized majors at Williamson College of the Trades in 2024 are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williamson College of the Trades are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Williamson College of the Trades are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williamson College of the Trades are Construction (121,803 people), Computer Systems Design (51,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (43,341 people), Elementary & secondary schools (42,165 people), and Farming (35,518 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Power Plant Technology/Technician
20 degrees awarded
Machine Tool Technology
19 degrees awarded
Carpenter
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Williamson College of the Trades was Power Plant Technology/Technician with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Williamson College of the Trades according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Williamson College of the Trades by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Williamson College of the Trades in Power Plant Technology/Technician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Williamson College of the Trades completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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)

White
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Williamson College of the Trades is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
65 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Williamson College of the Trades is white male (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (61 degrees).

Operations

Williamson College of the Trades has an endowment valued at nearly $161M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.3M (12.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Williamson College of the Trades had a total salary expenditure of 15.2M. Williamson College of the Trades employs 15 Instructors, 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Williamson College of the Trades are Male Instructor (11), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Williamson College of the Trades are: Management, with 15 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 12 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Endowment

$161M

2024 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2023

Williamson College of the Trades has an endowment valued at about $161M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Williamson College of the Trades grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $155M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Williamson College of the Trades (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

$5.86M

2024 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Williamson College of the Trades paid a median of $5.86M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($15.2M) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.97% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.81% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Williamson College of the Trades paid a total of $1.59M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% 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 Williamson College of the Trades were Management with 15 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees, and Service with 9 employees.