Brightwood College-Charlotte

www.brightwood.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $23,056
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    30%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    310
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    69.8%
    67 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood College-Charlotte is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Charlotte were Medical Assistant (160 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (28 degrees), and Electrician (20 degrees).

    In 2018, 211 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Charlotte. 86.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (132 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Charlotte was 30%, corresponding to 176 out of the 586 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,056.

    In 2017, 78% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Charlotte received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $23,056
    2017 Value
    9.32%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood College-Charlotte had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,056. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Charlotte grew by 9.32%.

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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

    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    78% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Charlotte received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 11.4% with respect to 2016, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Charlotte (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.
    30%
    2015 Default Rate
    176
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Charlotte was 30%, which represents 176 out of the 586 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-Charlotte had a total enrollment of 310 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Charlotte is 310 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Charlotte are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Charlotte, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% Black or African American, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, and 0.645% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Charlotte in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15%) and Black or African American Male (7.09%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Charlotte in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 310 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Charlotte is 310 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Charlotte are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    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-Charlotte was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Brightwood College-Charlotte 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
      214 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      55 enrolled students
    3. White
      22 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Charlotte is 69% Black or African American, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, and 0.645% 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 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, 153 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Charlotte. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Charlotte is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Charlotte is Medical Assistant (160 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (28 degrees) and Electrician (20 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Charlotte, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Health (188 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Charlotte 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 College-Charlotte in 2018 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Health (188 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Charlotte are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Charlotte are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Health (188 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Charlotte 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 College-Charlotte are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Health (188 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Charlotte.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      160 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Charlotte was Medical Assistant with 160 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    29
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    182
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Charlotte, which is 0.159 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (182).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Charlotte in Electrician, which is 9 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Charlotte in Medical Assistant, which is 15 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    42%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 42% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Charlotte completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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
      132 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      44 degrees awarded
    3. White
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Charlotte is black or african american (132 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    1.9% of degree recipients (4 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
      291 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      243 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      170 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Charlotte is black or african american female (291 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 (243 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Charlotte are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.69M
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Charlotte paid a median of $1.69M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $236k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Charlotte paid a total of $236k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.7% 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 College-Charlotte were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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