The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

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2021 Average Net Price
$30,994
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
0.722%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
2,991
100% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
26.5%
31 Graduates

About

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest were Medical Assistant (513 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (149 degrees), and Radiographer (55 degrees).

In 2021, 1,135 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. 93% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.96% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (537 degrees), 1.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (325 degrees).

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,994.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$30,994
2021 Value
1.69%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,994. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest grew by 1.69%.

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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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

62%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.7% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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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.
0.722%
2019 Default Rate
17
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest was 0.722%, which represents 17 out of the 2354 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.

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The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest had a total enrollment of 2,991 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is 2,991 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Black or African American, 17% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (29.5%) and White Female (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

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Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,991 students. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is 2,991 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

74%
2020 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 College of Health Care Professions-Northwest was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    1,329 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    950 enrolled students
  3. White
    509 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Black or African American, 17% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

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In 2021, 977 more women than men received degrees from The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is hispanic or latino (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (325 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is Medical Assistant (513 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (149 degrees) and Radiographer (55 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,135 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest in 2021 are Health (1,135 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Health (1,135 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Health (1,135 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 513 degrees awarded
  2. 149 degrees awarded
  3. 55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest was Medical Assistant with 513 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

79
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
1,056
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, which is 0.0748 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,056).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest in Radiographer, which is 0.338 times less than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 497 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest in Medical Assistant, which is 31.1 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
50%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Female
Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    537 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    325 degrees awarded
  3. White
    185 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is hispanic or latino (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (325 degrees).

2.38% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    495 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    305 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is hispanic or latino female (495 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (305 degrees).

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The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest employs 57 Instructors. Most academics at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Female Instructor (45), and Male Instructor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 65 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.79M
2021 Salaries
13.1%
growth from 2020

In 2021, The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest paid a median of $9.79M in salaries, a 13.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.7M
Instructional Salaries
57
Number of Employees

In 2021, The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest paid a total of $3.7M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
57 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
65 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest was Instructor with 57 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest was Female Instructor with 45 employees, and Male Instructor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.

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