Asher College

www.asher.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,928

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

699

2.72% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

85.7%

6 Graduates

About

Asher College is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Asher College were Computer & Information Systems Security (59 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (41 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (36 degrees).

In 2023, 319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Asher College. 43.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (104 degrees), 1.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Asher College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 259 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,928.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Asher College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,928

2023 Value

253%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Asher College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,928. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Asher College grew by 253%.

This chart compares the average net price of Asher College (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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Asher College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Asher College (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 Asher College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 259 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

Asher College had a total enrollment of 699 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Asher College is 19 students and the part-time enrollment is 680. This means that 2.72% of students enrolled at Asher College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Asher College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.9% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 16.5% Asian, 3% Two or More Races, 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Asher College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.1%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

2.72%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Asher College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 699 students. The full-time enrollment at Asher College is 19 and the part-time enrollment is 680. This means that 2.72% of students enrolled at Asher College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

20%

2023 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 Asher College was 20%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Asher College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
244 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students
White
126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Asher College is 34.9% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 16.5% Asian, 3% Two or More Races, 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.43% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 41 fewer women than men received degrees from Asher College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Asher College is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Asher College is Computer & Information Systems Security (59 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (41 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (36 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Asher College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (140 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), and Health (116 degrees).

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 Asher College are Registered nurses (1,543,881 people), Accountants & auditors (1,035,131 people), Other managers (851,927 people), Software developers (727,822 people), and Financial managers (532,218 people).

The most specialized majors at Asher College in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (140 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Health (116 degrees), and Business (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Asher College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Asher College are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (140 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Health (116 degrees), and Business (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Asher College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,825,871 people), Computer Systems Design (1,043,416 people), Elementary & secondary schools (713,283 people), Banking & related activities (536,593 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,046 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Asher College.

Most Common (2023)

Computer & Information Systems Security
59 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
41 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Asher College was Computer & Information Systems Security with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Asher College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

180

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Asher College, which is 1.29 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Asher College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

N/A

Most Common Female Majors

N/A

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from Asher College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Asher College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
White
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Asher College is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
50 degrees awarded
White Male
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Asher College is black or african american male (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (50 degrees).

Operations

N/A Most academics at Asher College are Male Instructor (11), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asher College are: Management, with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.16M

2023 Salaries

0.418%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Asher College paid a median of $4.16M in salaries, a 0.418% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$942k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Asher College paid a total of $942k to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Asher College were Management with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Asher College was Male Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Asher College.

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