Brightwood College-Arlington

www.brightwood.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $20,987
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    29.5%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    246
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    70.5%
    189 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood College-Arlington is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Arlington were Medical Assistant (92 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (34 degrees), and Dental Assisting (32 degrees).

    In 2018, 190 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Arlington. 83.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (70 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Arlington was 29.5%, corresponding to 194 out of the 658 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,987.

    In 2017, 76% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Arlington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $20,987
    2017 Value
    9.68%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood College-Arlington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,987. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Arlington grew by 9.68%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-Arlington (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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Arlington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 13.4% with respect to 2016, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Arlington (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.
    29.5%
    2015 Default Rate
    194
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Arlington was 29.5%, which represents 194 out of the 658 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 College-Arlington had a total enrollment of 246 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Arlington is 246 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Arlington are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Arlington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% Black or African American, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% White, 2.85% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, and 0.407% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Arlington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.9%) and White Female (13.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Arlington in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 246 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Arlington is 246 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Arlington are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

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    Retention Rate over Time

    79%
    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 College-Arlington was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Brightwood College-Arlington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      98 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      84 enrolled students
    3. White
      38 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Arlington is 39.8% Black or African American, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% White, 2.85% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, and 0.407% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 126 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Arlington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Arlington is black or african american (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Arlington is Medical Assistant (92 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (34 degrees) and Dental Assisting (32 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Arlington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (15 degrees awarded), Health (161 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 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 College-Arlington are Registered nurses (1,499,792 people), Software developers (630,054 people), Other managers (179,737 people), Medical & health services managers (166,995 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,638 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Arlington in 2018 are Precision Production (15 degrees awarded), Health (161 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 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 College-Arlington are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Arlington are Precision Production (15 degrees awarded), Health (161 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 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 College-Arlington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,651,380 people), Computer Systems Design (641,078 people), Elementary & secondary schools (308,629 people), Outpatient care centers (288,968 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (225,998 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Arlington are Precision Production (15 degrees awarded), Health (161 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 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 College-Arlington.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      92 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Arlington was Medical Assistant with 92 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    32
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    158
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Arlington, which is 0.203 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (158).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Arlington in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology, which is 14 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Arlington in Medical Assistant, which is 18 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 43% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Arlington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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
      70 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      69 degrees awarded
    3. White
      26 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Arlington is black or african american (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

    7.37% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      123 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      117 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      113 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Arlington is hispanic or latino female (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (117 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Arlington are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.6M
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Arlington paid a median of $1.6M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $415k
    Instructional Salaries
    8
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Arlington paid a total of $415k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Arlington were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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