Outcomes at McDowell Technical CC
Graduation Rate
45.00%
Transfer-out Rate
7.50%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at McDowell Technical Community College is 45.00% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina. 36 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 80 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 28.70%.
The transfer-out rate is 7.50% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between McDowell Technical Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at McDowell Technical Community College. 36 students have completed and 6 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 4 students still enrolled and 34 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 80 | 49 | 31 |
| Completers | 36 (45.00%) | 25 (51.02%) | 11 (35.48%) |
| Transfer-out | 6 (7.50%) | 3 (6.12%) | 3 (9.68%) |
| Still Enrolled | 4 (5.00%) | 2 (4.08%) | 2 (6.45%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 34 (42.50%) | 19 (38.78%) | 15 (48.39%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 6 students have completed in 2 years and additional 10 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 36 (45.00%) |
25 (51.02%) |
11 (35.48%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 10 (12.50%) |
7 (14.29%) |
3 (9.68%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 26 (32.50%) |
18 (36.73%) |
8 (25.81%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 25 (31.25%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 6 (7.50%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 19 (23.75%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45.00% (36/80) | 51.02% (25/49) | 35.48% (11/31) |
| Hispanic | 25.00% (2/8) | 16.67% (1/6) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| White | 50.75% (34/67) | 61.54% (24/39) | 35.71% (10/28) |