Altierus Career College-Tigard

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

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2017 Average Net Price

$18,738

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

31.8%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

165

100% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-Tigard is a higher education institution located in Washington County, OR. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Tigard were Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), Massage Therapy (49 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2017, 207 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Tigard. 83.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (80 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,738.

In 2017, 63% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Tigard received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,738

2017 Value

2.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Tigard had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,738. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Tigard grew by 2.03%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Tigard received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 5.97% with respect to 2016, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

31.8%

2015 Default Rate

811

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Tigard was 31.8%, which represents 811 out of the 2552 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-Tigard had a total enrollment of 165 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tigard is 165 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Tigard are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Tigard, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.8% White, 35.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.45% Two or More Races, 4.85% Asian, 3.64% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.03% Black or African American, and 0.606% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Tigard in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (31.5%) and White Male (6.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tigard in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 165 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tigard is 165 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

85%

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-Tigard was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career College-Tigard had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
69 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students
Two or More Races
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Tigard is 41.8% White, 35.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.45% Two or More Races, 4.85% Asian, 3.64% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.03% Black or African American, and 0.606% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 139 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Tigard. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Tigard is white (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Tigard is Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (49 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Tigard, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (207 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Tigard 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-Tigard in 2017 are Health (207 degrees awarded) (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-Tigard are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Tigard are Health (207 degrees awarded) (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-Tigard 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-Tigard are Health (207 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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-Tigard.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
119 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
49 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Tigard was Medical Assistant with 119 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

173

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tigard, which is 0.197 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (173).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tigard in Medical Assistant, which is 0.123 times less than the 106 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tigard in Medical Assistant, which is 8.15 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Tigard is white (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

24.6% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Tigard is white female (69 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (40 degrees).