American Career College-Lynwood

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2015 Default Rate

2.53%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

314

100% Full-Time

About

American Career College-Lynwood is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Career College-Lynwood were Medical Assistant (106 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (43 degrees).

In 2018, 221 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Career College-Lynwood. 87.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (170 degrees), 6.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at American Career College-Lynwood was 2.53%, corresponding to 2 out of the 79 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, 73% of undergraduate students attending American Career College-Lynwood received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at American Career College-Lynwood received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 6.41% with respect to 2017, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

2.53%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at American Career College-Lynwood was 2.53%, which represents 2 out of the 79 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-Lynwood had a total enrollment of 314 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Lynwood is 314 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Career College-Lynwood are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Lynwood, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.23% Asian, 1.91% White, 0.637% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American Career College-Lynwood in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (62.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Career College-Lynwood in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 314 students. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Lynwood is 314 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

88%

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 American Career College-Lynwood was 88%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
229 enrolled students
Black or African American
56 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Lynwood is 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.23% Asian, 1.91% White, 0.637% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2018, 165 more women than men received degrees from American Career College-Lynwood. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Career College-Lynwood is hispanic or latino (170 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Career College-Lynwood is Medical Assistant (106 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (43 degrees).

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-Lynwood.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
106 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
72 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
43 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Career College-Lynwood was Medical Assistant with 106 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

193

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 28 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Lynwood, which is 0.145 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (193).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 17 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Lynwood in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.309 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 99 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Lynwood in Medical Assistant, which is 14.1 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
Asian
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Career College-Lynwood is hispanic or latino (170 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
153 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Career College-Lynwood is hispanic or latino female (153 degrees awarded). There were 6.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (25 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.11M

2017 Salaries

12%

growth from 2016

In 2017, American Career College-Lynwood paid a median of $2.11M in salaries, a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 49% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 134% growth between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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