American Career College-Anaheim

https://americancareercollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$29,099

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.537%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,374

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.5%

198 Graduates

About

American Career College-Anaheim is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Career College-Anaheim were Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (155 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (89 degrees).

In 2021, 700 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Career College-Anaheim. 79.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (398 degrees), 2.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,099.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending American Career College-Anaheim received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$29,099

2021 Value

9.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Career College-Anaheim had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,099. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Career College-Anaheim grew by 9.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Career College-Anaheim (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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at American Career College-Anaheim received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.3% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Career College-Anaheim (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.

0.537%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Career College-Anaheim was 0.537%, which represents 9 out of the 1677 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 Career College-Anaheim had a total enrollment of 1,374 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Anaheim is 1,374 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Career College-Anaheim are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Anaheim, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 9.97% White, 6.19% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 1.89% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Career College-Anaheim in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.2%), followed by Asian Female (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Career College-Anaheim in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,374 students. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Anaheim is 1,374 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Career College-Anaheim 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 Career College-Anaheim (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

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 Career College-Anaheim was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Career College-Anaheim had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
731 enrolled students
Asian
303 enrolled students
White
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Anaheim is 53.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 9.97% White, 6.19% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 1.89% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 418 more women than men received degrees from American Career College-Anaheim. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Career College-Anaheim is hispanic or latino (398 degrees awarded). There were 2.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Career College-Anaheim is Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (155 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (89 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Career College-Anaheim, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (700 degrees awarded).

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 American Career College-Anaheim are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Anaheim in 2021 are Health (700 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 American Career College-Anaheim are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Anaheim are Health (700 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 American Career College-Anaheim are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Anaheim are Health (700 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 Career College-Anaheim.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
207 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
155 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
89 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Career College-Anaheim was Medical Assistant with 207 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

141

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

559

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Anaheim, which is 0.252 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (559).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Anaheim in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 1.52 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 192 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Anaheim in Medical Assistant, which is 12.8 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from American Career College-Anaheim completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Career College-Anaheim is Male and Black or African American (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)

Hispanic or Latino
398 degrees awarded
Asian
139 degrees awarded
White
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Career College-Anaheim is hispanic or latino (398 degrees awarded). There were 2.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

0.429% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
345 degrees awarded
Asian Female
83 degrees awarded
White Female
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Career College-Anaheim is hispanic or latino female (345 degrees awarded). There were 4.16 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (83 degrees).

Operations

American Career College-Anaheim employs 26 No academic ranks, 3 Instructors. Most academics at American Career College-Anaheim are Female No academic rank (20), Male No academic rank (6), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Career College-Anaheim are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Career College-Anaheim were No academic rank with 26 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Career College-Anaheim were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Career College-Anaheim was Female No academic rank with 20 employees, Male No academic rank with 6 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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