The Recording Conservatory of Austin

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2021 Average Net Price

$24,218

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

10%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.9%

23 Graduates

About

The Recording Conservatory of Austin is a higher education institution located in Travis County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The Recording Conservatory of Austin were Recording Arts Technology (16 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Recording Conservatory of Austin. 12.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 87.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (11 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,218.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending The Recording Conservatory of Austin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,218

2021 Value

5.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 The Recording Conservatory of Austin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,218. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of The Recording Conservatory of Austin grew by 5.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Recording Conservatory of Austin (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

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at The Recording Conservatory of Austin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 127% with respect to 2020, when 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Recording Conservatory of Austin (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.

10%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The Recording Conservatory of Austin was 10%, which represents 2 out of the 20 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

The Recording Conservatory of Austin had a total enrollment of 59 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is 59 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Recording Conservatory of Austin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.69% Asian.

Students enrolled at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (61%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.9%) and White Female (8.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59 students. The full-time enrollment at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is 59 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Recording Conservatory of Austin (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 The Recording Conservatory of Austin was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), The Recording Conservatory of Austin had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Recording Conservatory of Austin (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
41 enrolled students
Black or African American
12 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is 69.5% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.69% 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, 12 fewer women than men received degrees from The Recording Conservatory of Austin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is Recording Arts Technology (16 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Recording Conservatory of Austin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Artists & related workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Artists & related workers (4,016 people), Other managers (3,976 people), Graphic designers (3,703 people), Software developers (2,428 people), and Broadcast & sound engineering technicians & radio operators, & media & communication equipment workers, all other (2,278 people).

The most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in 2021 are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Chief executives & legislators, Administrative services managers, Architectural & engineering managers, Music directors and composers, and Purchasing managers

The most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Computer Systems Design (5,070 people), Motion pictures & video industries (3,997 people), Broadcasting (except internet) (3,009 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,952 people), and Printing & related support activities (2,412 people).

The most specialized majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Communication Technologies (16 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 The Recording Conservatory of Austin.

Recording Arts Technology

Most Common (2020)

18 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Recording Conservatory of Austin was Recording Arts Technology with 18 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at The Recording Conservatory of Austin, which is 7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Recording Conservatory of Austin by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in Recording Arts Technology, which is 7 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.143 times less than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from The Recording Conservatory of Austin completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 12% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is Female and Hispanic or Latino (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)

White
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is white (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Recording Conservatory of Austin is white male (10 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4 degrees).

Operations

The Recording Conservatory of Austin employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Recording Conservatory of Austin are: Management, with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$487k

2021 Salaries

12.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, The Recording Conservatory of Austin paid a median of $487k in salaries, a 12.8% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$33k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, The Recording Conservatory of Austin paid a total of $33k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.77% 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

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Recording Conservatory of Austin was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Recording Conservatory of Austin were Management with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Recording Conservatory of Austin was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Recording Conservatory of Austin.