Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia

www.brightwoodcareer.edu

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2017 Average Net Price

$21,987

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

32%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

424

100% Full-Time

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).

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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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia (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

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.

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.

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 (49.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

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 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia (in red) compares to similar universities.

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 (69%), Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
309 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
72 enrolled students
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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

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

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 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).

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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).

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)

Medical Assistant
113 degrees awarded
Electrician
72 degrees awarded
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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia by degrees awarded.

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2018)

Black or African American
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (58 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia are Male No academic rank (4), and Female No academic rank (3).

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

$2.75M

2017 Salaries

2.36%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia paid a median of $2.75M in salaries, a 2.36% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$414k

Instructional Salaries

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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was No academic rank with 7 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia was Male No academic rank with 4 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia.