Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby

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2017 Average Net Price
$13,538
After Financial Aid
2015 Default Rate
27.4%
on Student Loans
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).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby was 27.4%, corresponding to 353 out of the 1290 total borrowers.

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%.

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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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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.

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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.
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.

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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.

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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%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    173 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    64 enrolled students
  3. 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.

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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

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 (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby in 2017 are Health (273 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, 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).

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Common Industries by Major

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby are Health (273 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-Houston Hobby.
Most Common (2017)
  1. 146 degrees awarded
  2. 79 degrees awarded
  3. 48 degrees 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.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

24
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).

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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.

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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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    186 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    63 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    171 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    58 degrees awarded
  3. 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).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$714k
2017 Salaries
54.2%
decline from 2016

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Houston Hobby paid a median of $714k in salaries, a 54.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.5% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 51.6% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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