Altierus Career College-Arlington

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,124

2017 Average Net Price

$20,808

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

210

99% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

57.5%

268 Graduates

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 $−3,773 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,217

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Arlington was of $8,217 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 2.47% between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.69% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Altierus Career College-Arlington (in red) with that of similar universities.

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.

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 (24.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.3%) and Black or African American Male (18%).

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 74.1% 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 (76%), Altierus Career College-Arlington had a retention rate lower 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,579,023 people), Accountants & auditors (1,021,057 people), Other managers (811,696 people), Financial managers (529,437 people), and Chief executives & legislators (421,832 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

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

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

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 Altierus Career College-Arlington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,916,843 people), Elementary & secondary schools (725,628 people), Computer Systems Design (620,735 people), Construction (516,970 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,054 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 degrees awarded
Electrician
50 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
26 degrees 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.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 47% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Arlington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (68.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Altierus Career College-Arlington is Male and Hispanic or Latino (68.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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
101 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Arlington is black or african american female (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (89 degrees).

Operations

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Arlington had a total salary expenditure of 6.16M. 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, which represents 25.2% of their overall expenditure ($6.16M) and a 0.615% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 62.6% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 51.4% growth between 2014 and 2015.

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 $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

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.

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