Altierus Career College-Norcross

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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,060

1.77% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$21,748

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.162%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

319

96.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

61%

183 Graduates

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross is $15,060.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,748.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Norcross received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,060

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross was $15,060.

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

Average Net Price

$21,748

2022 Value

6.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Altierus Career College-Norcross had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,748. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Norcross grew by 6.2%.

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

Other Student Expenses

$8,865

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Norcross was of $8,865 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.76% between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at Altierus Career College-Norcross (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Norcross received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 23.8% with respect to 2021, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

0.162%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Norcross was 0.162%, which represents 2 out of the 1235 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-Norcross had a total enrollment of 319 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 308 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Norcross are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Norcross, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% Black or African American, 28.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.84% White, 5.02% Two or More Races, and 3.45% Asian.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Norcross in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.1%) and Black or African American Male (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 319 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 308 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Norcross are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 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-Norcross was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Altierus Career College-Norcross had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
172 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
90 enrolled students
White
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 53.9% Black or African American, 28.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.84% White, 5.02% Two or More Races, and 3.45% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (1.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 166 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Norcross. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Norcross is black or african american (247 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Norcross is HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (124 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (105 degrees) and Dental Assisting (101 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Norcross, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (124 degrees awarded) and Health (314 degrees).

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-Norcross are Registered nurses (1,491,920 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,180 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Physicians (110,228 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (124 degrees awarded) and Health (314 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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-Norcross are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, and Commercial and industrial designers

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Norcross are Engineering Technologies (124 degrees awarded) and Health (314 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Norcross are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,597,943 people), Outpatient care centers (276,914 people), Elementary & secondary schools (252,844 people), Offices of physicians (200,693 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (151,479 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Norcross are Engineering Technologies (124 degrees awarded) and Health (314 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Norcross.

Most Common (2022)

HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
124 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
105 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Norcross was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 124 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

302

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross, which is 0.45 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (302).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 23.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross in Medical Assistant, which is 25.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 68% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Norcross completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
247 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded
White
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Norcross is black or african american (247 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

1.37% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
177 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
176 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Norcross is black or african american female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (177 degrees).

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