Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,726

2021 Average Net Price

$12,603

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.557%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

282

82.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58%

69 Graduates

About

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is a higher education institution located in Frontier County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were General Agricultural Production Operations (32 degrees awarded) and General Agriculture Management (5 degrees).

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is $4,726, which is $−9,774 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is $4,726, which is $−9,774 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,603.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,726

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was $4,726. The cost of tuition at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is $−9,774 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,603

2021 Value

2.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,603. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture grew by 2.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (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

$7,424

Room and Board

$728

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was of $7,424 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.84% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $728. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.67% with respect to 2020, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (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.

0.557%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was 0.557%, which represents 23 out of the 4130 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

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture had a total enrollment of 282 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is 233 students and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 82.6% of students enrolled at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.6% White, 4.26% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.77% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.7%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 282 students. The full-time enrollment at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is 233 and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 82.6% of students enrolled at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 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 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
264 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students
Two or More Races
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is 93.6% White, 4.26% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.77% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 more women than men received degrees from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is General Agricultural Production Operations (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Agriculture Management (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (45 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (26,634 people), Other managers (24,311 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (16,047 people), Veterinarians (15,928 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (11,916 people).

The most specialized majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in 2021 are Agriculture (45 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers

The most specialized majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Agriculture (45 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Farming

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Farming (31,163 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (29,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (26,340 people), Veterinary services (23,199 people), and Animal production & aquaculture (17,503 people).

The most specialized majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Agriculture (45 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Agricultural Production Operations
32 degrees awarded
General Agriculture Management
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was General Agricultural Production Operations with 32 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (45).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in General Agricultural Production Operations, which is 0.905 times less than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in General Agricultural Production Operations, which is 1.11 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 2021 at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
43 degrees awarded
White Male
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is white female (43 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (18 degrees).

Operations

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has an endowment valued at nearly $264k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 67.7k (25.6%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture had a total salary expenditure of 7.24M. Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture employs 6 Associate professors, 4 Assistant professors and 3 Lecturers. Most academics at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are Male Associate professor (4), Female Assistant professor (3), and Male Lecturer (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are: Service, with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Endowment

$264k

2021 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2020

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has an endowment valued at about $264k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$100k - Federal
$1.18k - State
$12.9k - Local

As of 2021, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture received $100k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.18k from state grants and contracts, and $12.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.64M

2021 Salaries

6.18%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture paid a median of $2.64M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($7.24M) and a 6.18% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$967k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture paid a total of $967k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were Associate professor with 6 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Lecturer with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were Service with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was Male Associate professor with 4 employees, Female Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Male Lecturer with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.