American University of Health Sciences

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,420

2022 Average Net Price

$25,913

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

100%

2 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

510

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

66.7%

4 Graduates

About

American University of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American University of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 137 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American University of Health Sciences. 70.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (79 degrees), 3.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American University of Health Sciences is $21,420, which is $6,479 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Health Sciences was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 88 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at American University of Health Sciences is $21,420, which is $6,479 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,913.

In 2022, 45% of undergraduate students attending American University of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,420

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at American University of Health Sciences was $21,420. The cost of tuition at American University of Health Sciences is $6,479 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American University of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,913

2022 Value

33.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 American University of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,913. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of American University of Health Sciences grew by 33.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of American University of Health Sciences (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

$15,336

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American University of Health Sciences was of $15,336 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 14.4% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American University of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at American University of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 18.2% with respect to 2021, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American University of Health Sciences (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American University of Health Sciences was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 88 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.

Admissions

American University of Health Sciences received 2 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 2 applicants, 2 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 510 students enrolled at American University of Health Sciences in 2022.

American University of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

Accepted Out of 2

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American University of Health Sciences was 100% (2 admissions from 2 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 100%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissiomns remained the same.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American University of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

American University of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 510 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at American University of Health Sciences is 510 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American University of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American University of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.3% Asian, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 5.69% White, 4.71% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 4.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 3.14% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at American University of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (31.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.6%) and Asian Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (38%), followed by Asian Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American University of Health Sciences in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 510 students. The full-time enrollment at American University of Health Sciences is 510 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American University of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American University of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2019 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 University of Health Sciences was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), American University of Health Sciences had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American University of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
236 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
119 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American University of Health Sciences is 46.3% Asian, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 5.69% White, 4.71% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 4.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 3.14% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (1.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 57 more women than men received degrees from American University of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American University of Health Sciences is asian (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American University of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American University of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (137 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 University of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Health Sciences in 2022 are Health (137 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 University of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at American University of Health Sciences are Health (137 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 University of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at American University of Health Sciences are Health (137 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American University of Health Sciences.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2022)

77 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American University of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American University of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Health Sciences, which is 0.412 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American University of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 16 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.262 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 61 degrees were awarded to men at American University of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 3.81 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from American University of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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 2022 at American University of Health Sciences is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Asian
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded
White
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American University of Health Sciences is asian (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

1.46% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Female
58 degrees awarded
Asian Male
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American University of Health Sciences is asian female (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (21 degrees).

Operations

American University of Health Sciences employs 9 Professors, 7 Instructors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at American University of Health Sciences are Male Professor (6), Male Instructor (4), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Health Sciences are: Management, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.52M

2022 Salaries

0.426%

decline from 2021

In 2022, American University of Health Sciences paid a median of $7.52M in salaries, a 0.426% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 43% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, American University of Health Sciences paid a total of $3.89M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at American University of Health Sciences were Professor with 9 employees, Instructor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American University of Health Sciences were Management with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American University of Health Sciences was Male Professor with 6 employees, Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American University of Health Sciences.

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