Ridge Technical College

www.ridge.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,888

2021 Average Net Price

$16,194

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

335

85.7% Full-Time

About

Ridge Technical College is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ridge Technical College were General Cosmetology (27 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2021, 244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ridge Technical College. 50.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (111 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,888, which is $−8,097 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ridge Technical College is $3,888, which is $−8,097 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,194.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,888

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College was $3,888. The cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College is $−8,097 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$16,194

2021 Value

1.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ridge Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,194. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ridge Technical College grew by 1.02%.

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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

$9,600

Room and Board

$1,475

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ridge Technical College was of $9,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,475. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74% of undergraduate students at Ridge Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 42.3% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ridge 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 Ridge 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

Ridge Technical College had a total enrollment of 335 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 287 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 85.7% of students enrolled at Ridge Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.1% Hispanic or Latino, 33.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, and 0.896% Asian.

Students enrolled at Ridge Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (25.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.6%) and White Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ridge Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 335 students. The full-time enrollment at Ridge Technical College is 287 and the part-time enrollment is 48.

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

Retention Rate over Time

15%

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 Ridge Technical College was 15%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Ridge Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students
White
111 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ridge Technical College is 48.1% Hispanic or Latino, 33.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, and 0.896% Asian. 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 2021, 4 more women than men received degrees from Ridge Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College is General Cosmetology (27 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ridge Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees), and Precision Production (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Police officers (125,709 people), Other managers (78,818 people), Construction managers (43,538 people), Software developers (35,138 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College in 2021 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Ridge Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ridge Technical College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (300,785 people), Construction (119,159 people), Elementary & secondary schools (66,365 people), Computer Systems Design (59,471 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,617 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
27 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
17 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ridge Technical College was General Cosmetology with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

124

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College, which is 0.968 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (124).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 12 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Ridge Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 26 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% of students graduating from Ridge Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2014 at Ridge Technical College is Female and Asian (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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
111 degrees awarded
White
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ridge Technical College is hispanic or latino male (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (52 degrees).