Argosy University-Los Angeles

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,344
2018 Average Net Price
$15,007
After Financial Aid
2015 Default Rate
15.6%
on Student Loans
2017 Enrolled Students
388
37.1% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Argosy University-Los Angeles were General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), General Business (14 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees).

In 2018, 111 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Los Angeles. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (41 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles is $13,344, which is $−10,652 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Los Angeles was 15.6%, corresponding to 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,007.

In 2018, 73% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344
2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles was $13,344.

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Average Net Price

$15,007
2018 Value
36.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,007. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Los Angeles grew by 36.6%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,640
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-Los Angeles was of $10,640 in 2018. The cost of room and board did not change between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

73%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
15.6%
2015 Default Rate
3079
Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Los Angeles was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 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

Argosy University-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 388 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 144 students and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% Black or African American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 4.12% Asian, 1.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.773% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.6%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (22.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 388 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 144 and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

73%
2016 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Argosy University-Los Angeles had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Black or African American
    166 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    132 enrolled students
  3. White
    50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 42.8% Black or African American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 4.12% Asian, 1.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.773% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 5 students (1.29%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2018, 47 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Los Angeles is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Argosy University-Los Angeles is General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (14 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees).

In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles in 2018 are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), Business (39 degrees), and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), Business (39 degrees), and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), Business (39 degrees), and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2018).

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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 Argosy University-Los Angeles.
Most Common (2018)
  1. 24 degrees awarded
  2. 14 degrees awarded
  3. 11 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Argosy University-Los Angeles was General Psychology with 24 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

32
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2018
79
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2018

In 2018, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles in General Business, which is 1.43 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles in General Psychology, which is 11.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Argosy University-Los Angeles is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. Black or African American
    41 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    39 degrees awarded
  3. White
    19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Los Angeles is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    32 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    29 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino female (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

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Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Los Angeles are: Management, with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.83M
2017 Salaries
16%
decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Los Angeles paid a median of $1.83M in salaries, a 16% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.02% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 1.71% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Occupations by Share

Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
8 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Los Angeles were Management with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

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