Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby

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2017 Average Net Price

$13,538

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

27.4%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

255

100% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby were Medical Assistant (146 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (79 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (48 degrees).

In 2017, 273 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby. 91.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.79% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (186 degrees), 2.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,538.

In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$13,538

2017 Value

17.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,538. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby grew by 17.2%.

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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 13.2% with respect to 2016, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

27.4%

2015 Default Rate

353

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby was 27.4%, which represents 353 out of the 1290 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-Houston Hobby had a total enrollment of 255 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.1% Black or African American, 5.1% White, 1.18% Two or More Races, and 0.392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (62.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 255 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

88%

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-Houston Hobby was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
173 enrolled students
Black or African American
64 enrolled students
White
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is 67.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.1% Black or African American, 5.1% White, 1.18% Two or More Races, and 0.392% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 225 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is hispanic or latino (186 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is Medical Assistant (146 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (79 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (48 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (273 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-Houston Hobby 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-Houston Hobby in 2017 are Health (273 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-Houston Hobby are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby are Health (273 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-Houston Hobby 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-Houston Hobby are Health (273 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-Houston Hobby.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
146 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
79 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby was Medical Assistant with 146 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

249

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby, which is 0.0964 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (249).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0657 times less than the 137 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby in Medical Assistant, which is 15.2 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
186 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
White
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is hispanic or latino (186 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

0.366% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Hispanic or Latino Female
171 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby is hispanic or latino female (171 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (58 degrees).