American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,112

2021 Average Net Price

$19,613

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.13%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

412

19.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.5%

5 Graduates

About

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service were General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (83 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 2.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is $18,112, which is $3,612 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is $18,112, which is $3,612 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,613.

In 2021, 39% of undergraduate students attending American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,112

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service was $18,112. The cost of tuition at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is $3,612 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,613

2021 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,613. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service was of $8,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 39.1% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (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.

2.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service was 2.13%, which represents 3 out of the 141 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

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 412 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is 79 students and the part-time enrollment is 333. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.46% Asian, 0.728% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 412 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is 79 and the part-time enrollment is 333. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 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 American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
217 enrolled students
Black or African American
98 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is 52.7% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.46% Asian, 0.728% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.485% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 13 more women than men received degrees from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (83 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service.

General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science

Most Common (2021)

83 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service was General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, which is 0.729 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (48).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 0.729 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science, which is 1.37 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

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

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

8.43% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
24 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service is white female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service are: Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.72M

2021 Salaries

20.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service paid a median of $2.72M in salaries, a 20.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service were Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.