Altierus Career College-Orange Park

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    2017 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,907
    6.46% growth from 2016
    2017 Average Net Price
    $19,202
    After Financial Aid
    2020 Default Rate
    0.162%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    265
    94% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    28.6%
    2 Graduates

    About

    Altierus Career College-Orange Park is a higher education institution located in Clay County, FL. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Orange Park were Medical Assistant (71 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (42 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (33 degrees).

    In 2017, 268 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Orange Park. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (104 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is $11,907, which is $1,312 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was 0.162%, corresponding to 2 out of the 1,235 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is $11,907.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,202.

    In 2017, 75% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,907
    2017 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2017, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was $11,907.

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    Average Net Price

    $19,202
    2017 Value
    7.11%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Altierus Career College-Orange Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,202. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Orange Park grew by 7.11%.

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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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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,163
    Room and Board
    $1,650
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was of $8,163 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 2.14% between 2016 and 2017.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.34% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    75% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 7.41% with respect to 2016, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.
    0.162%
    2020 Default Rate
    2
    Number of Defaults

    In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Orange Park 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.

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    Enrollment

    Altierus Career College-Orange Park had a total enrollment of 265 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is 249 students and the part-time enrollment is 16. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Orange Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 35.8% Black or African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.755% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Orange Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.5%) and White Male (13.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    94%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Orange Park in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 265 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is 249 and the part-time enrollment is 16. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    61%
    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-Orange Park was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Altierus Career College-Orange Park had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      109 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      95 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      22 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is 41.1% White, 35.8% Black or African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.755% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 54 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Orange Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is Medical Assistant (71 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (42 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (33 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Orange Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), and Health (166 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-Orange Park are Registered nurses (1,588,406 people), Accountants & auditors (1,031,784 people), Other managers (860,614 people), Financial managers (540,148 people), and Chief executives & legislators (432,928 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Orange Park in 2017 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Health (166 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Business (37 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    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-Orange Park are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Health (166 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Business (37 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    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-Orange Park are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,947,050 people), Elementary & secondary schools (789,369 people), Computer Systems Design (644,080 people), Construction (548,047 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (512,914 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Health (166 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Business (37 degrees) (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-Orange Park.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Medical Assistant
      71 degrees awarded
    2. Pharmacy Technician
      42 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was Medical Assistant with 71 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    107
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    161
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Orange Park, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Orange Park in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Orange Park in Medical Assistant, which is 13.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 33% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Orange Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      104 degrees awarded
    2. White
      89 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

    13.8% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. White Female
      147 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      111 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      101 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is white female (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (111 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Orange Park had a total salary expenditure of 7.72M. Altierus Career College-Orange Park employs 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Orange Park are: Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.43M
    2017 Salaries
    37.1%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Orange Park paid a median of $1.43M in salaries, which represents 18.5% of their overall expenditure ($7.72M) and a 37.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 41.5% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 50.6% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $234k
    Instructional Salaries
    5
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Altierus Career College-Orange Park paid a total of $234k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Orange Park were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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