Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield

https://www.altierus.org/campus/south-plainfield

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $20,466
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    29.7%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    207
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, NJ. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield were Medical Assistant (75 degrees awarded), Electrician (62 degrees), and Massage Therapy (22 degrees).

    In 2017, 206 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (96 degrees), 1.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield was 29.7%, corresponding to 1171 out of the 3,937 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,466.

    In 2017, 70% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $20,466
    2017 Value
    2.25%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,466. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield grew by 2.25%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield (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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    70% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2016, when 72% 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.
    29.7%
    2015 Default Rate
    1171
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield was 29.7%, which represents 1171 out of the 3937 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 Education-South Plainfield had a total enrollment of 207 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is 207 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 3.86% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.966% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 207 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is 207 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    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 Education-South Plainfield was 67%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      96 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      61 enrolled students
    3. White
      30 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is 46.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 3.86% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.966% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 48 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is hispanic or latino (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is Medical Assistant (75 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (62 degrees) and Massage Therapy (22 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (62 degrees awarded) and Health (144 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 Education-South Plainfield are Registered nurses (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield in 2017 are Construction (62 degrees awarded) and Health (144 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    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 Education-South Plainfield are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield are Construction (62 degrees awarded) and Health (144 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 Education-South Plainfield are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,384 people), Outpatient care centers (275,474 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,464 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,313 people).

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield are Construction (62 degrees awarded) and Health (144 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 Education-South Plainfield.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Medical Assistant
      75 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      62 degrees awarded
    3. Massage Therapy
      22 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield was Medical Assistant with 75 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    79
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    127
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield, which is 0.622 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (127).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield in Electrician, which is 19.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield in Medical Assistant, which is 6.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    50%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 50% of students graduating from Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      96 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      62 degrees awarded
    3. White
      34 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is hispanic or latino (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

    0.485% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. Black or African American Female
      132 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      115 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      113 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career Education-South Plainfield is black or african american female (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (115 degrees).

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