Percentage of first-time, credential-seeking students enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (SCH) in the fall semester who are enrolled at the same or another Texas public or private (independent) institution one and two academic fall semesters later. Credential-seeking students are those who intend to earn an associate's degree, certificate, BAT degree, credits for transfer, or did not respond. Those who intend to gain job skills or personal enrichment are not included. If a student earned a CERT1, CERT2, Advanced Technology Certificate, Associate or Bachelor's at any Texas public or private institution and did not persist, they were excluded from the cohort. If a student earned an award and persisted, then they remain in the cohort. Source: CBM001, CBM009, CBM00N
Percentage of first-time, full-time credential-seeking students who enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (SCH) their first fall semester and have graduated or are still enrolled at the same institution or another Texas public or private (independent) institution after six academic years by race/ethnicity. Credential-seeking students are those who intend to earn an associate's degree, certificate, BAT degree, credits for transfer, or did not respond. Those who intend to gain job skills or personal enrichment are not included. Source: CBM009, CBM001, CBM00N
Number of students who received an associate degree or certificate from the institution in a given year divided by the annual full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment at that institution. FTE enrollment is the total of all semester credit hours (SCH) divided by 30, the amount of SCH considered full time for undergraduates annually. Dual credit enrollments are not included in FTE. Source: CBM001, CBM009
Number and percentage of first-time in college (FTIC) students who enrolled at a 2-year institution, were not concurrently enrolled at a 4-year institution, and then transferred for the first time to a 4-year institution within 6 years. Hours shown are attempted semester credit hours taken at the same institution where the student first enrolled. The number and percentage awarded core curriculum or field of study are also shown. Developmental education hours are not included. Source: CBM009, CBM001, CBM00N
Underprepared Students Who Satisfy TSI - Of the first-time summer/fall entering (non-flex entry) degree-seeking undergraduates who were not TSI-exempted and were not determined to meet the standard on the TSI test for initial placement (math, reading, writing), the percentage of students who satisfied TSI requirements within 2 years. Source: CBM001, CBM002. Underprepared/Prepared Completing Course - Prepared first-time summer/fall entering (non-flex entry) degree-seeking undergraduates who were TSI-exempted and/or were determined to meet the standard on the TSI test for initial placement in each subject are tracked to determine whether they successfully complete a college-level course in each subject area (math, reading, writing) within 2 years. Underprepared first-time summer/fall entering (non-flex entry) degree-seeking undergraduates who were not TSI-exempted and were not determined to meet the standard on the TSI test for initial placement in each subject are tracked to determine whether they successfully complete a college-level course in the subject that they entered not ready (math, reading, writing) within 2 years. To successfully complete the first college level course the student must earn an A, B, or C in a related general education, core curriculum course. Source: CBM001, CBM002, CBM00S. Underprepared/Prepared Receiving an Award - Definition of Prepared and Receiving an Award: Of the public 2-year college first time summer/fall entering undergraduates who were TSI-exempted and/or were determined to meet the standard on the TSI test for initial placement, the percentage who were awarded a bachelor's, associate, or certificate within three years. Definition of Unprepared and Receiving an Award: Of the public 2-year college first time summer/fall entering undergraduates who were not TSI-exempted and were not determined to meet the standard on the TSI test for initial placement, the percentage who were awarded a bachelor's, associate, or certificate within three years. Source: CBM001, CBM002, CBM009
MARKETABLE SKILLS - KEY MEASURES
Number and percentage of students awarded a degree or certificate in a given year who are employed in the 4th quarter of the calendar year in which the program (fiscal) year ends or enrolled in a Texas public, private (independent), and for-profit (career) institution of higher education in the fall semester after receiving the award. Enrollment in certain institutions located outside Texas serving residents or conducting services in Texas, is also included. Students are considered employed if they are reported in the Texas Unemployment Insurance (UI) or the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) wage records. OPM data were only available from 2005 to 2016. Note that this measure was revised to match the 60x30TX state strategic plan; enrollment is no longer dependent on degree level. Source: CBM001, CBM009, Unemployment Insurance (UI) wage records, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) wage records
MARKETABLE SKILLS - CONTEXTUAL MEASURES
The percentage of students in a discipline requiring or offering external certification or licensure who pass a licensure or certification exam during the reporting period. Calculated as the total unduplicated number of students who pass an exam relevant to a degree or program course during the reporting period, divided by the total unduplicated number of students or graduates taking licensure or certification exams during the reporting period. Source: Institutions
STUDENT DEBT - KEY MEASURES
Median of individual student loan debt as a percentage of first year wage for students awarded a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a given year from a Texas public institution. Individual must have student loan debt at time of award and wages in first year following award. Each student's loan debt includes loans reported in the THECB financial aid database (FADS) report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years, excluding parent loan debt. First year wages are based on UI wage data reported to the Texas Workforce Commission. Bachelor’s degrees awarded at community colleges are not included. Source: CBM009, Unemployment Insurance (UI) wage records, Financial Aid Database System (FADS)