Altierus Career College-Columbus

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2017 Average Net Price

$19,744

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

29.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

140

99.3% Full-Time

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).

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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.

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.

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

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 (45.3%), followed by White Female (26.6%) and Black or African American Male (7.19%).

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.

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

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%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career College-Columbus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
73 enrolled students
White
44 enrolled students
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. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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

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-Columbus 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-Columbus in 2017 are Health (104 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-Columbus are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Columbus are Health (104 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-Columbus.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
51 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
27 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
16 degree-majors 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

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.

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Altierus Career College-Columbus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (90% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

White
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
44 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Columbus is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (37 degrees).

Operations

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

53.1%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Columbus paid a median of $623k in salaries, a 53.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$208k

Instructional Salaries

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 $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Columbus was No academic rank with 4 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Columbus was Female No academic rank with 4 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

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