Capital Area Technical College

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,237

2016 Average Net Price

$11,302

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

1,202

47.3% Full-Time

About

Capital Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2016, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Capital Area Technical College were Welding Technology (264 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (139 degrees), and Carpenter (76 degrees).

In 2016, 1,055 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capital Area Technical College. 33.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (610 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capital Area Technical College is $3,237, which is $−4,731 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Capital Area Technical College is $3,237

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,302.

In 2016, 92% of undergraduate students attending Capital Area Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,237

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Capital Area Technical College was $3,237.

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

Average Net Price

$11,302

2016 Value

9.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Capital Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,302. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Capital Area Technical College grew by 9.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Capital Area Technical 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Capital Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2015, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Capital Area Technical 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.

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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Capital Area Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Capital Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,202 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Capital Area Technical College is 569 students and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 47.3% of students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capital Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.7% Black or African American, 25% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (32.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.8%) and White Male (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capital Area Technical College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,202 students. The full-time enrollment at Capital Area Technical College is 569 and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 47.3% of students enrolled at Capital Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2016 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 Capital Area Technical College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Capital Area Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
561 enrolled students
White
301 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capital Area Technical College is 46.7% Black or African American, 25% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 282 students (23.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2016, 347 fewer women than men received degrees from Capital Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Capital Area Technical College is Welding Technology (264 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (139 degrees) and Carpenter (76 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Capital Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College in 2016 are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Capital Area Technical College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Precision Production (319 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (200 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2016).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Area Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2016)

Welding Technology
264 degree-majors awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
139 degree-majors awarded
Carpenter
76 degree-majors awarded

In 2016, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Capital Area Technical College was Welding Technology with 264 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

701

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

354

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 701 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College, which is 1.98 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (354).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Capital Area Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 5.6 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Area Technical College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.14 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2016 at Capital Area Technical College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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 (2016)

Black or African American
610 degrees awarded
White
315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american (610 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

8.25% of degree recipients (87 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

Black or African American Male
421 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
189 degrees awarded
White Male
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capital Area Technical College is black or african american male (421 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (189 degrees).

Operations

Capital Area Technical College employs 16 Instructors, 1 Professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Capital Area Technical College are Female Instructor (9), Male Instructor (7), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.81M

2016 Salaries

growth from 2015

In 2016, Capital Area Technical College paid a median of $5.81M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$837k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2012, Capital Area Technical College paid a total of $837k to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2012, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College were Instructor with 16 employees, Professor with 1 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2012, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College were Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2012)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2012, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capital Area Technical College was Female Instructor with 9 employees, Male Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Capital Area Technical College.

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