Altierus Career College-Thornton

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition
$10,404
15.8% growth from 2017
2015 Student Loan
27.5%
Default Rate
2018 Enrolled Students
7
100% Full-Time

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Altierus Career College-Thornton is a higher education institution located in Adams County, CO. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Thornton were Medical Assistant (30 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (9 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (7 degrees).

In 2018, 62 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Thornton. 91.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.06% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (24 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Thornton is $10,404, which is $2,436 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Thornton is $10,404

In 2018, 68% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Thornton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,404
2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Thornton was $10,404.

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Average Net Price

100%
1 Year Growth

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Financial Aid by Income Level

68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Thornton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 4.23% with respect to 2017, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
27.5%
2015 Default Rate
145
Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Thornton was 27.5%, which represents 145 out of the 527 total borrowers.

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Altierus Career College-Thornton had a total enrollment of 7 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Thornton is 7 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Thornton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Thornton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Black or African American, and 14.3% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Thornton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (71.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.3%) and Two or More Races Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Thornton in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Thornton is 7 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Thornton are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

82%
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-Thornton was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Altierus Career College-Thornton had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    5 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    1 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Thornton is 71.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Black or African American, and 14.3% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

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In 2018, 52 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Thornton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Thornton is hispanic or latino (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Thornton is Medical Assistant (30 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (9 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (7 degrees).

In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Thornton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (59 degrees awarded) and Business (3 degrees).

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-Thornton are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Thornton in 2018 are Health (59 degrees awarded) and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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-Thornton are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Thornton are Health (59 degrees awarded) and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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-Thornton are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Thornton are Health (59 degrees awarded) and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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-Thornton.
Most Common (2018)
  1. 30 degree-majors awarded
  2. 9 degree-majors awarded
  3. 7 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Thornton was Medical Assistant with 30 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2018
57
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2018

In 2018, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Thornton, which is 0.0877 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Thornton in Surgical Technologist, which is 0.571 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Thornton in Medical Assistant, which is 29 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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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 2018 at Altierus Career College-Thornton is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    24 degrees awarded
  2. White
    17 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Thornton is hispanic or latino (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

21% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    23 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    13 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races Female
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Thornton is hispanic or latino female (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (13 degrees).

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Altierus Career College-Thornton employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Thornton are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Thornton are: Management, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.52M
2018 Salaries
88.4%
growth from 2017

In 2018, Altierus Career College-Thornton paid a median of $1.52M in salaries, a 88.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$68.6k
Instructional Salaries
1
Number of Employees

In 2018, Altierus Career College-Thornton paid a total of $68.6k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.53% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
1 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
5 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Thornton was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Thornton were Management with 5 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Thornton was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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

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