Akron School of Practical Nursing

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2017 Average Net Price

$23,120

After Financial Aid

2014 Student Loan

8.96%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

48.6% Full-Time

About

Akron School of Practical Nursing is a higher education institution located in Summit County, OH. In 2017, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Akron School of Practical Nursing were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (25 degrees awarded) and Phlebotamy Technician (20 degrees).

In 2017, 63 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Akron School of Practical Nursing. 90.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (39 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,120.

In 2017, 65% of undergraduate students attending Akron School of Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,120

2017 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Akron School of Practical Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,120. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Akron School of Practical Nursing grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Akron School of Practical Nursing (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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Akron School of Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.52% with respect to 2016, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Akron School of Practical Nursing (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.

8.96%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Akron School of Practical Nursing was 8.96%, which represents 12 out of the 134 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

Akron School of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 70 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Akron School of Practical Nursing is 34 students and the part-time enrollment is 36. This means that 48.6% of students enrolled at Akron School of Practical Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Akron School of Practical Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% Black or African American and 38.6% White.

Students enrolled at Akron School of Practical Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (73.5%), followed by White Female (23.5%) and Black or African American Male (2.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Akron School of Practical Nursing in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70 students. The full-time enrollment at Akron School of Practical Nursing is 34 and the part-time enrollment is 36.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Akron School of Practical Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2017 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 Akron School of Practical Nursing was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Akron School of Practical Nursing had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Akron School of Practical Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
43 enrolled students
White
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Akron School of Practical Nursing is 61.4% Black or African American and 38.6% White. 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 2017, 51 more women than men received degrees from Akron School of Practical Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Akron School of Practical Nursing is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Akron School of Practical Nursing is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (25 degrees awarded), followed by Phlebotamy Technician (20 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Akron School of Practical Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (63 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing in 2017 are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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 Akron School of Practical Nursing are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Akron School of Practical Nursing.

Most Common (2017)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
25 degree-majors awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Akron School of Practical Nursing was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Akron School of Practical Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Akron School of Practical Nursing, which is 0.105 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Akron School of Practical Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Akron School of Practical Nursing in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.19 times less than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Akron School of Practical Nursing in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Akron School of Practical Nursing is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded
White Female
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Akron School of Practical Nursing is black or african american female (35 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (22 degrees).