Altierus Career College-Arlington

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,124

2017 Average Net Price

$20,808

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.81%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

210

99% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-Arlington is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Arlington were Medical Assistant (61 degrees awarded), Electrician (50 degrees), and Dental Assisting (26 degrees).

In 2017, 201 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Arlington. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (94 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Arlington is $11,124, which is $−3,376 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Arlington is $11,124

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,808.

In 2017, 72% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Arlington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,124

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Arlington was $11,124.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Altierus Career College-Arlington (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,808

2017 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Arlington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,808. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Arlington grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-Arlington (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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Arlington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2016, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career College-Arlington (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.

2.81%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Arlington was 2.81%, which represents 5 out of the 178 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

Altierus Career College-Arlington had a total enrollment of 210 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Arlington is 208 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Arlington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Arlington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% Black or African American, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 4.29% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, and 0.476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Arlington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Arlington in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 210 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Arlington is 208 and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Arlington are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Altierus Career College-Arlington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Altierus Career College-Arlington was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Altierus Career College-Arlington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Altierus Career College-Arlington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
78 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students
White
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Arlington is 37.1% Black or African American, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 4.29% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, and 0.476% 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.

Graduates

In 2017, 33 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Arlington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Arlington is black or african american (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Arlington is Medical Assistant (61 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (50 degrees) and Dental Assisting (26 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Arlington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (50 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Health (120 degrees).

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 Altierus Career College-Arlington 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 Altierus Career College-Arlington in 2017 are Construction (50 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Health (120 degrees), and Business (8 degrees) (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 Altierus Career College-Arlington are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Arlington are Construction (50 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Health (120 degrees), and Business (8 degrees) (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 Altierus Career College-Arlington 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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Altierus Career College-Arlington.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
61 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
50 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Arlington was Medical Assistant with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Altierus Career College-Arlington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

117

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Arlington, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (117).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Altierus Career College-Arlington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Arlington in Electrician, which is 24 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Arlington in Medical Assistant, which is 19.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Altierus Career College-Arlington is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Arlington is black or african american (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

2.49% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Arlington is black or african american female (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (43 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Arlington employs 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Arlington are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Arlington are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Management, with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.55M

2017 Salaries

0.615%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Arlington paid a median of $1.55M in salaries, a 0.615% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$224k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Arlington paid a total of $224k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Arlington was No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Arlington were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Arlington was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Altierus Career College-Arlington.