Valley College-Princeton

www.valley.edu

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2018 Average Net Price

$24,265

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

29.4%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Valley College-Princeton is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, WV. In 2019, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Valley College-Princeton were Medical Assistant (26 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 26 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley College-Princeton. 88.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (19 degrees), 3.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,265.

In 2018, 43% of undergraduate students attending Valley College-Princeton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,265

2018 Value

2.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Valley College-Princeton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,265. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Valley College-Princeton grew by 2.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Valley College-Princeton (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

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Valley College-Princeton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 47.6% with respect to 2017, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Valley College-Princeton (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.

29.4%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Valley College-Princeton was 29.4%, which represents 25 out of the 85 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

Valley College-Princeton had a total enrollment of 50 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Valley College-Princeton is 50 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Valley College-Princeton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Valley College-Princeton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86% White, 10% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Valley College-Princeton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (78%), followed by Black or African American Female (10%) and White Male (8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valley College-Princeton in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley College-Princeton is 50 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

40%

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 Valley College-Princeton was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Valley College-Princeton had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
43 enrolled students
Black or African American
5 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Valley College-Princeton is 86% White, 10% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 20 more women than men received degrees from Valley College-Princeton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley College-Princeton is white (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Valley College-Princeton is Medical Assistant (26 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley College-Princeton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (26 degrees awarded).

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 Valley College-Princeton 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 Valley College-Princeton in 2019 are Health (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

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 Valley College-Princeton are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Valley College-Princeton are Health (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

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 Valley College-Princeton 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).

The most specialized majors at Valley College-Princeton are Health (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

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

Medical Assistant

Most Common (2019)

26 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Valley College-Princeton was Medical Assistant with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Princeton, which is 0.13 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Valley College-Princeton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Princeton in Medical Assistant, which is 0.13 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Princeton in Medical Assistant, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Valley College-Princeton is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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 (2019)

White
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valley College-Princeton is white (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley College-Princeton is white female (16 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (5 degrees).

Operations

Valley College-Princeton employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Valley College-Princeton are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College-Princeton are: Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, Sales and related, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$469k

2019 Salaries

22.5%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Valley College-Princeton paid a median of $469k in salaries, a 22.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$54.1k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Valley College-Princeton paid a total of $54.1k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Valley College-Princeton was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College-Princeton were Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, Sales and related with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Valley College-Princeton was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Valley College-Princeton.