Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia

www.brightwoodcareer.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $21,987
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    32%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    424
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    51.6%
    259 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia were Medical Assistant (113 degrees awarded), Electrician (72 degrees), and Dental Assisting (38 degrees).

    In 2018, 246 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (161 degrees), 3.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was 32%, corresponding to 349 out of the 1,090 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,987.

    In 2017, 81% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $21,987
    2017 Value
    6.45%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,987. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia grew by 6.45%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    81% of undergraduate students at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 15.7% with respect to 2016, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia (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.

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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.
    32%
    2015 Default Rate
    349
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was 32%, which represents 349 out of the 1090 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

    Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 424 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is 424 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% Black or African American, 17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.95% White, and 1.18% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 424 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is 424 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    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 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      309 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      72 enrolled students
    3. White
      21 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is 72.9% Black or African American, 17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.95% White, and 1.18% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 76 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (161 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is Medical Assistant (113 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (72 degrees) and Dental Assisting (38 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (72 degrees awarded), Health (166 degrees), and Protective Services (8 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are Registered nurses (1,499,547 people), Medical & health services managers (168,823 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,899 people), Police officers (138,025 people), and Pharmacists (135,328 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2018 are Construction (72 degrees awarded), Health (166 degrees), and Protective Services (8 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are Construction (72 degrees awarded), Health (166 degrees), and Protective Services (8 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,621,591 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (332,339 people), Elementary & secondary schools (308,205 people), Outpatient care centers (290,421 people), and Offices of physicians (205,264 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are Construction (72 degrees awarded), Health (166 degrees), and Protective Services (8 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      113 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      72 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was Medical Assistant with 113 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    85
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    161
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia, which is 0.528 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia in Electrician, which is 8 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia in Medical Assistant, which is 8.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 26% of students graduating from Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      161 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      50 degrees awarded
    3. White
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (161 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    5.69% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      255 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      212 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      206 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american female (255 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (212 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.89M
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia paid a median of $2.89M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $414k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia paid a total of $414k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 15% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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