Eastern Arizona College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,700

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,498

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

4,392

29.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

46%

161 Graduates

About

Eastern Arizona College is a higher education institution located in Graham County, AZ. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Eastern Arizona College were .

In 2020, 1,350 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Arizona College. 45.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (729 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (368 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $2,700, which is $−5,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $2,700, which is $−5,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,498.

In 2020, 26% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Arizona College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,700

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Eastern Arizona College was $2,700. The cost of tuition at Eastern Arizona College is $−5,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$9,498

2020 Value

50.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Eastern Arizona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,498. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Eastern Arizona College grew by 50.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Arizona 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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,835

Room and Board

$992

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Arizona College was of $7,835 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $992. The cost of room and board increased by 15.4% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Arizona College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

N/A%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at Eastern Arizona College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2019, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Arizona 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.

Enrollment

Eastern Arizona College has a total enrollment of 4,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Arizona College is 1,301 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,091. This means that 29.6% of students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Arizona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.25% Black or African American, 0.774% Asian, and 0.501% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.6%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Arizona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Arizona College is 1,301 and the part-time enrollment is 3,091. This means that 29.6% of students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2020 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 Eastern Arizona College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Eastern Arizona College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,869
Hispanic or Latino
882
American Indian or Alaska Native
278

The enrolled student population at Eastern Arizona College is 65.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.25% Black or African American, 0.774% Asian, and 0.501% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 144 students (3.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 124 fewer women than men received degrees from Eastern Arizona College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Arizona College is white (729 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (368 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Arizona College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Arizona College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (236 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees).

Workforce

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 Eastern Arizona College are Elementary & middle school teachers (103,741 people), Other managers (62,678 people), Construction managers (37,844 people), Physicians (36,736 people), and Registered nurses (32,350 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Arizona College are Construction (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (236 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (246 degrees).

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 Eastern Arizona College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

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 Eastern Arizona College are Elementary & secondary schools (189,619 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (100,722 people), Construction (95,729 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (65,493 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (43,350 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Arizona College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Arizona College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

737

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

613

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 737 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Arizona College, which is 1.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (613).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Arizona College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 173 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Arizona College in HVAC Maintenance, which is InfinityM times more than the 0 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 158 degrees were awarded to women at Eastern Arizona College in General Studies, which is 1.95 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 15% of students graduating from Eastern Arizona College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Eastern Arizona College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.621% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
729 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
368 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Arizona College is white (729 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (368 degrees).

2.59% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
393 degrees awarded
White Female
336 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
202 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Arizona College is white male (393 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (336 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Arizona College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.02M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $361k (4.49%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Eastern Arizona College had a total salary expenditure of $42.2M. Eastern Arizona College employs 66 Associate professors, 18 Professors, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Eastern Arizona College are Male Associate professors (41), Female Associate professors(25), and Male Professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College are: Service, with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$8.02M

2020 Endowment

1.58%

growth from 2019

Eastern Arizona College has an endowment valued at about $8.02M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Arizona College grew 1.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Arizona College (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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$163k - Federal
$440k - State
$5.76M - Local

As of 2020, Eastern Arizona College received $163k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $440k from state grants and contracts, and $5.76M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2020 Salaries

1.34%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Eastern Arizona College paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($42.2M) and a 1.34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.64% decline from 2018 and a 2.77% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Eastern Arizona College paid a total of $5.9M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College were Associate professor with 66 employees; Professor with 18 employees; and Professor with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College were Service with 37 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees; and Management with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Arizona College was Male Associate professor with 41 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Male Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Arizona College.

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