Altierus Career College-Bissonnet

https://www.altierus.org/campus/houston-bissonnet

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    2022 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,230
    1.7% growth from 2021
    2022 Average Net Price
    $22,550
    After Financial Aid
    2020 Default Rate
    0.162%
    on Student Loans
    2022 Enrolled Students
    260
    98.8% Full-Time
    2022 Graduation Rate
    62.8%
    245 Graduates

    About

    Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet were Electrician (133 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (91 degrees), and Dental Assisting (82 degrees).

    In 2022, 488 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (234 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is $15,230, which is $−933 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was 0.162%, corresponding to 2 out of the 1,235 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is $15,230.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,550.

    In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Bissonnet received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,230
    2022 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2022, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was $15,230.

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    Average Net Price

    $22,550
    2022 Value
    6.12%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2022 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,550. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet grew by 6.12%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,928
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was of $8,928 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2021 and 2022.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    99%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    77%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    99% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 25.3% with respect to 2021, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    0.162%
    2020 Default Rate
    2
    Number of Defaults

    In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was 0.162%, which represents 2 out of the 1235 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.

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    Enrollment

    Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had a total enrollment of 260 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 257 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.9% Black or African American, 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% White, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    98.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 260 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 257 and the part-time enrollment is 3.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    2022 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-Bissonnet was 65%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
    1. Black or African American
      122 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      106 enrolled students
    3. White
      15 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 46.9% Black or African American, 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% White, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2022, 46 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is hispanic or latino (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is Electrician (133 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (91 degrees) and Dental Assisting (82 degrees).

    In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 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-Bissonnet are Registered nurses (1,492,222 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,429 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (113,777 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in 2022 are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

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

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

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    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-Bissonnet are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,598,870 people), Outpatient care centers (277,348 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,182 people), Offices of physicians (201,036 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (153,490 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

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    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-Bissonnet.
    Most Common (2022)
    1. Electrician
      133 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      91 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      82 degrees awarded

    In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was Electrician with 133 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    221
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2022
    267
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2022

    In 2022, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, which is 0.828 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (267).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2022, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in Electrician, which is 43.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in Medical Assistant, which is 29.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    66%
    100% Completion Time
    68%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2022, 66% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      234 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      168 degrees awarded
    3. White
      48 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is hispanic or latino (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

    0.41% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
    1. Black or African American Male
      224 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      184 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      171 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is black or african american male (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (184 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2022, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had a total salary expenditure of 9.35M. Altierus Career College-Bissonnet employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.29M
    2022 Salaries
    0.483%
    decline from 2021

    In 2022, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet paid a median of $3.29M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($9.35M) and a 0.483% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 18.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $340k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2022, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet paid a total of $340k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

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