Brightwood College-Beltsville

www.brightwood.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $21,255
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    27.4%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    529
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    71.8%
    188 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood College-Beltsville is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Beltsville were Medical Assistant (176 degrees awarded), Electrician (57 degrees), and Computer Support Specialist (44 degrees).

    In 2018, 307 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Beltsville. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (178 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Beltsville was 27.4%, corresponding to 90 out of the 329 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,255.

    In 2017, 68% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Beltsville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $21,255
    2017 Value
    3.16%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood College-Beltsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,255. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Beltsville grew by 3.16%.

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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

    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    68% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Beltsville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2016, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Beltsville (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.
    27.4%
    2015 Default Rate
    90
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Beltsville was 27.4%, which represents 90 out of the 329 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-Beltsville had a total enrollment of 529 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Beltsville is 529 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Beltsville are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Beltsville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.9% Black or African American, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% White, 2.27% Asian, and 0.945% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Beltsville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (22.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Beltsville in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 529 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Beltsville is 529 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Beltsville are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    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-Beltsville was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Brightwood College-Beltsville 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
      301 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      187 enrolled students
    3. White
      16 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Beltsville is 56.9% Black or African American, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% White, 2.27% Asian, and 0.945% Two or More Races. 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.

    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, 7 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 93 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Beltsville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Beltsville is black or african american (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Beltsville is Medical Assistant (176 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (57 degrees) and Computer Support Specialist (44 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Beltsville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Health (202 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-Beltsville are Registered nurses (1,500,094 people), Software developers (630,882 people), Other managers (188,228 people), Medical & health services managers (167,244 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,638 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Beltsville in 2018 are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Health (202 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-Beltsville are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Beltsville are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Health (202 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-Beltsville are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,652,307 people), Computer Systems Design (642,662 people), Elementary & secondary schools (310,967 people), Outpatient care centers (289,402 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (228,009 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Beltsville are Construction (57 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Health (202 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-Beltsville.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      176 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Computer Support Specialist
      44 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Beltsville was Medical Assistant with 176 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    107
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    200
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Beltsville, which is 0.535 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (200).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Beltsville in Electrician, which is 56 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Beltsville in Medical Assistant, which is 13.7 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    48%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 48% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Beltsville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    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
      178 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      98 degrees awarded
    3. White
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Beltsville is black or african american (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (98 degrees).

    1.63% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Male
      121 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      115 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      109 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Beltsville is black or african american male (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (115 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Beltsville are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.97M
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Beltsville paid a median of $1.97M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $240k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Beltsville paid a total of $240k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.2% 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-Beltsville were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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