Arclabs

www.arclabs.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,946

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.58%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

505

59% Full-Time

About

Arclabs is a higher education institution located in Anderson County, SC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Arclabs were Welding Technology (412 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 458 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arclabs. 6.33% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (185 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,946.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Arclabs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,946

2021 Value

3.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arclabs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,946. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arclabs grew by 3.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arclabs (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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Arclabs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.61% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arclabs (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.

4.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arclabs was 4.58%, which represents 14 out of the 306 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

Arclabs had a total enrollment of 505 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arclabs is 298 students and the part-time enrollment is 207. This means that 59% of students enrolled at Arclabs are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arclabs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.594% Asian, 0.594% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arclabs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Male (20.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arclabs in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 505 students. The full-time enrollment at Arclabs is 298 and the part-time enrollment is 207.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

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 Arclabs was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Arclabs had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
221 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arclabs is 43.8% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.594% Asian, 0.594% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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.

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, 3 students (0.594%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 400 fewer women than men received degrees from Arclabs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arclabs is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Arclabs is Welding Technology (412 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arclabs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (458 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 Arclabs 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 Arclabs in 2021 are Precision Production (458 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 Arclabs are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Arclabs are Precision Production (458 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Arclabs 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 Arclabs are Precision Production (458 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 Arclabs.

Welding Technology

Most Common (2021)

412 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Arclabs was Welding Technology with 412 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

429

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Arclabs, which is 14.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (29).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arclabs by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Arclabs in Welding Technology, which is 14.8 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Arclabs in Welding Technology, which is 0.0676 times less than the 429 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Arclabs completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
185 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arclabs is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

0.437% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
172 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arclabs is white male (172 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (143 degrees).