Altierus Career College-Orange Park

https://www.altierus.org/campus/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 $−284 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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.

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

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-Orange Park (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

$8,163

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.

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

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.

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

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 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

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 (62%), Altierus Career College-Orange Park had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
109 enrolled students
Black or African American
95 enrolled students
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 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

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 (1,546,707 people), Accountants & auditors (1,029,879 people), Other managers (834,221 people), Financial managers (526,485 people), and Chief executives & legislators (421,649 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).

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-Orange Park 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-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).

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-Orange Park 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).

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)

Medical Assistant
71 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
42 degrees awarded
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.

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2017)

Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
White
89 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
63 degrees awarded
White Female
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Orange Park is black or african american female (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (53 degrees).

Operations

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, 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.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$234k

Instructional Salaries

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 $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was No academic rank with 5 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Orange Park was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

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

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