Altierus Career College-Atlanta West

https://www.altierus.org/campus/atlanta-west

2017 Average Net Price

$22,797

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

29.7%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

324

100% Full-Time

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,797.

In 2017, 75% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Atlanta West received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,797

2017 Value

4.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,797. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Atlanta West grew by 4.31%.

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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2016, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

29.7%

2015 Default Rate

1171

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was 29.7%, which represents 1171 out of the 3937 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-Atlanta West had a total enrollment of 324 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 324 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.8% Black or African American, 2.47% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Two or More Races, and 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (79.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.12%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 324 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 324 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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-Atlanta West was 50%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
304 enrolled students
White
8 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 93.8% Black or African American, 2.47% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Two or More Races, and 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2017, 177 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Atlanta West. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american (183 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is Medical Assistant (96 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (57 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (33 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (235 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in 2017 are Health (235 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Health (235 degrees awarded) (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-Atlanta West 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Health (235 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
96 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
57 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
33 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was Medical Assistant with 96 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

206

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, which is 0.141 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (206).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in Dental Assisting, which is 0.163 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in Medical Assistant, which is 15 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 45% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Atlanta West completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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 (2017)

Black or African American
183 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american (183 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

5.53% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
342 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
329 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
260 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american female (342 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (329 degrees).

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Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

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Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

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