Altierus Career College-Norcross

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

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,798

1.07% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,185

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

700

97.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73%

311 Graduates

About

Altierus Career College-Norcross is a higher education institution located in Gwinnett County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Norcross were Dental Assisting (122 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (120 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (68 degrees).

In 2021, 416 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Norcross. 76.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (239 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross is $14,798, which is $298 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross is $14,798, which is $298 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,185.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Norcross received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,798

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross was $14,798. The cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Norcross is $298 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$23,185

2021 Value

16.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Altierus Career College-Norcross had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,185. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Norcross grew by 16.6%.

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

$8,712

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Norcross was of $8,712 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.43% between 2020 and 2021.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Norcross received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.76% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

5.86%

2019 Default Rate

137

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Norcross was 5.86%, which represents 137 out of the 2337 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 700 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 682 students and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 97.4% 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 59.3% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.43% White, 4.14% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Norcross in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 700 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 682 and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Norcross are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

56%

2021 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 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
415 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
163 enrolled students
White
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Norcross is 59.3% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.43% White, 4.14% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 220 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 (239 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Norcross is Dental Assisting (122 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (120 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (68 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (68 degrees awarded), Health (344 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 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 (1,341,193 people), Software developers (512,280 people), Other managers (179,707 people), Medical & health services managers (151,269 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Norcross in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (68 degrees awarded), Health (344 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Norcross are Engineering Technologies (68 degrees awarded), Health (344 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,499,448 people), Computer Systems Design (579,935 people), Elementary & secondary schools (270,413 people), Outpatient care centers (226,024 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (207,135 people).

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 (2021)

Dental Assisting
122 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
120 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Norcross was Dental Assisting with 122 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

318

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross, which is 0.308 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (318).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Norcross in Medical Assistant, which is 23 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% 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, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Altierus Career College-Norcross is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2021)

Black or African American
239 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
101 degrees awarded
White
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Norcross is black or african american (239 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (101 degrees).

1.44% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
192 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 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 2.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (80 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Norcross employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Norcross are Female Instructor (9), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Norcross are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.65M

2021 Salaries

21.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Norcross paid a median of $3.65M in salaries, a 21.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$796k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Norcross paid a total of $796k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Norcross was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Norcross were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Norcross was Female Instructor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

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