Altierus Career College-Chesapeake

https://www.altierus.org/campus/chesapeake

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,257

2017 Average Net Price

$17,088

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

29.9%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

175

97.7% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is a higher education institution located in Chesapeake city, VA. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake were Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded), Electrician (28 degrees), and Dental Assisting (19 degrees).

In 2017, 158 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (90 degrees), 2.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is $10,257, which is $−4,243 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-Chesapeake is $10,257

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,088.

In 2017, 64% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Chesapeake received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,257

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake was $10,257.

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

Average Net Price

$17,088

2017 Value

5.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Chesapeake had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,088. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Chesapeake grew by 5.4%.

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

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 12.3% with respect to 2016, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

29.9%

2015 Default Rate

253

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake was 29.9%, which represents 253 out of the 846 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-Chesapeake had a total enrollment of 175 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is 171 students and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% Black or African American, 25.1% White, 5.14% Two or More Races, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, and 0.571% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.4%) and White Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 175 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is 171 and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake 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-Chesapeake (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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-Chesapeake was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Altierus Career College-Chesapeake had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
104 enrolled students
White
44 enrolled students
Two or More Races
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is 59.4% Black or African American, 25.1% White, 5.14% Two or More Races, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, and 0.571% 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, 52 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Chesapeake. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is black or african american (90 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (28 degrees) and Dental Assisting (19 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), and Health (102 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-Chesapeake 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-Chesapeake in 2017 are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Health (102 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), and Business (9 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-Chesapeake are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Health (102 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), and Business (9 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-Chesapeake 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-Chesapeake.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
49 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
28 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake was Medical Assistant with 49 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake, which is 0.505 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake in Electrician, which is 8.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake in Medical Assistant, which is 23.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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
90 degrees awarded
White
42 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is black or african american (90 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake is black or african american female (64 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (26 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Chesapeake employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake are: Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.17M

2017 Salaries

36%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Chesapeake paid a median of $1.17M in salaries, a 36% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$47.8k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Chesapeake paid a total of $47.8k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.09% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Chesapeake was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

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