Brightwood College-Houston (229036)

www.brightwood.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $21,726
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    18.1%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    371
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    76.6%
    141 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) were Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), Health Aide (59 degrees), and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

    In 2018, 249 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Houston (229036). 94.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (122 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) was 18.1%, corresponding to 116 out of the 640 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,726.

    In 2017, 76% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Houston (229036) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $21,726
    2017 Value
    3.62%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood College-Houston (229036) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,726. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Houston (229036) grew by 3.62%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-Houston (229036) (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
    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.7% with respect to 2016, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) (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.
    18.1%
    2015 Default Rate
    116
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) was 18.1%, which represents 116 out of the 640 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-Houston (229036) had a total enrollment of 371 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is 371 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Houston (229036), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 38.8% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.539% Asian, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (33%) and White Female (11.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 371 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is 371 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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-Houston (229036) was 85%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      170 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      144 enrolled students
    3. White
      42 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 38.8% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.539% Asian, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 223 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Houston (229036). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is hispanic or latino (122 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), followed by Health Aide (59 degrees) and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Houston (229036), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (249 degrees awarded).

    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-Houston (229036) are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) in 2018 are Health (249 degrees awarded) (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-Houston (229036) are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) are Health (249 degrees awarded) (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-Houston (229036) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) are Health (249 degrees awarded) (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-Houston (229036).
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      118 degrees awarded
    2. Health Aide
      59 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      31 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) was Medical Assistant with 118 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    13
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    236
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston (229036), which is 0.0551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (236).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0442 times less than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) in Medical Assistant, which is 22.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    58%
    100% Completion Time
    65%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 58% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Houston (229036) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Hispanic or Latino Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (82.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (82.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      122 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      80 degrees awarded
    3. White
      32 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is hispanic or latino (122 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

    0.803% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      141 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      140 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      136 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) is hispanic or latino female (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (140 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $369k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Houston (229036) paid a total of $369k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston (229036) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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