Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants

www.wsmda.edu

2024 Average Net Price

$16,177

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

1.41%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,177.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,177

2024 Value

1.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,177. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants grew by 1.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.7% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (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.

1.41%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants was 1.41%, which represents 1 out of the 71 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

Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants had a total enrollment of 67 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is 67 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% Black or African American, and 10.4% White.

Students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (59.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.6%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67 students. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is 67 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2024 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
42 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is 62.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% Black or African American, and 10.4% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2024, 73 more women than men received degrees from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is Medical Assistant (34 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (83 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in 2024 are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants, which is 0.0641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in Dental Assisting, which is 0.0652 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in Dental Assisting, which is 15.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100% of students graduating from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants is hispanic or latino female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (69 degrees).

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Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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