Altierus Career College-Columbus

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

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $19,744
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    29.7%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    140
    99.3% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    90%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Altierus Career College-Columbus is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Columbus were Medical Assistant (51 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (27 degrees), and Dental Assisting (16 degrees).

    In 2017, 104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Columbus. 88.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Columbus was 29.7%, corresponding to 1171 out of the 3,937 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,744.

    In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Columbus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $19,744
    2017 Value
    6.59%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Altierus Career College-Columbus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,744. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Columbus grew by 6.59%.

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

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Columbus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 8.82% with respect to 2016, when 68% 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.
    29.7%
    2015 Default Rate
    1171
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Columbus 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.

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    Enrollment

    Altierus Career College-Columbus had a total enrollment of 140 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Columbus is 139 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Columbus are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Columbus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% Black or African American, 31.4% White, 8.57% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.14% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Columbus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.6%), followed by White Female (32.5%) and Black or African American Male (6.14%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    99.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Columbus in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 140 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Columbus is 139 and the part-time enrollment is 1.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    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-Columbus was 72%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      73 enrolled students
    2. White
      44 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      12 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Columbus is 52.1% Black or African American, 31.4% White, 8.57% Two or More Races, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.14% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 80 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Columbus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Columbus is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Columbus is Medical Assistant (51 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (27 degrees) and Dental Assisting (16 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Columbus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (104 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-Columbus 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-Columbus in 2017 are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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    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-Columbus are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Columbus are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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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-Columbus 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-Columbus are Health (104 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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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-Columbus.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Medical Assistant
      51 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      27 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Columbus was Medical Assistant with 51 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    92
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Columbus, which is 0.13 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Columbus in Medical Assistant, which is 0.159 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Columbus in Medical Assistant, which is 6.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    46%
    100% Completion Time
    56%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 46% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Columbus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      46 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      7 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Columbus is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    0.962% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. White Female
      213 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      133 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      109 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Columbus is white female (213 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (133 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Columbus had a total salary expenditure of 2.73M. Altierus Career College-Columbus employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Columbus are Female No academic rank (4), and Male No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Columbus are: Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $623k
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Columbus paid a median of $623k in salaries, which represents 22.8% of their overall expenditure ($2.73M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $208k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Columbus paid a total of $208k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% 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 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Columbus were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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