IPEDS: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, established as the core postsecondary education data collection program for National Center for Educational Statistics, is a system of surveys designed to collect data from all primary providers of postsecondary education. IPEDS Comparison Group: A comparison group of similar institutions automatically selected by the IPEDS Peer Analysis System based on Tri-County’s enrollment, degree offerings, and location. Student Learning Results Figure 7.1-1: Licensing Exam and Certification Results Source: TCTC Performance of First-Time Professional Curriculum Program Graduates on Licensing and Certification Examinations Note: The disciplines measured include Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology. Figure 7.1-1 indicates the passing percentage of first-time national certification exam takers from graduates in comparison to the national average and the CHE benchmark. From 2007-08 to 2011-12, Tri-County improved the passing percentage by 1.6%. Tri-County graduates have averaged an 85.8% passing rate over the last five years, exceeding the national average by almost 4%. Figure 7.1-2 Total Academic Credentials Awarded Source: IPEDS Peer Analysis System * IPEDS Comparison group data not available Figure 7.1-2 presents the number of academic credentials awarded for the academic years 2007 to 2011. The number of awards has increased by 44% since 2007. Figure 7.1-3 Employer Assessment of Preparation on General and Technical Competencies Source: Tri-County Technical College - Institutional Research and Evaluation Department Figure 7.1-3 presents the percentage of employers indicating that Tri-County is either Effective or Very Effective in preparing its graduates on general and technical program competencies. As shown in the figure, the College has achieved consistently superior assessments from employers. Tri-County considers employers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of graduates’ preparation on general and technical competencies as critical measures of College’s performance. Figure 7.1-4 Graduate Placement Results Source: South Carolina Technical College System Program Evaluation Data Exhibit Reports *System data not available. indicates the average placement rate, which is the percent of award recipients available for Figure 7.1-4 placement employed in a related job or enrolled in school. Three out of four Tri-County graduates are able to find employment related to their major within one year of graduating. However, the College placement rate has been consistently lower than the system average.
IPEDS: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, established as the core postsecondary education data collection program for National Center for Educational Statistics, is a system of surveys designed to collect data from all primary providers of postsecondary education. IPEDS Comparison Group: A comparison group of similar institutions automatically selected by the IPEDS Peer Analysis System based on Tri-County’s enrollment, degree offerings, and location. Student Learning Results Figure 7.1-1: Licensing Exam and Certification Results Source: TCTC Performance of First-Time Professional Curriculum Program Graduates on Licensing and Certification Examinations Note: The disciplines measured include Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology. Figure 7.1-1 indicates the passing percentage of first-time national certification exam takers from graduates in comparison to the national average and the CHE benchmark. From 2007-08 to 2011-12, Tri-County improved the passing percentage by 1.6%. Tri-County graduates have averaged an 85.8% passing rate over the last five years, exceeding the national average by almost 4%. Figure 7.1-2 Total Academic Credentials Awarded Source: IPEDS Peer Analysis System * IPEDS Comparison group data not available Figure 7.1-2 presents the number of academic credentials awarded for the academic years 2007 to 2011. The number of awards has increased by 44% since 2007. Figure 7.1-3 Employer Assessment of Preparation on General and Technical Competencies Source: Tri-County Technical College - Institutional Research and Evaluation Department Figure 7.1-3 presents the percentage of employers indicating that Tri-County is either Effective or Very Effective in preparing its graduates on general and technical program competencies. As shown in the figure, the College has achieved consistently superior assessments from employers. Tri-County considers employers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of graduates’ preparation on general and technical competencies as critical measures of College’s performance. Figure 7.1-4 Graduate Placement Results Source: South Carolina Technical College System Program Evaluation Data Exhibit Reports *System data not available. Figure 7.1-4 indicates the average placement rate, which is the percent of award recipients available for placement employed in a related job or enrolled in school. Three out of four Tri-County graduates are able to find employment related to their major within one year of graduating. However, the College placement rate has been consistently lower than the system average.