Brightwood College-Sacramento

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2017 Average Net Price

$23,216

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

319

100% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

68.9%

111 Graduates

About

Brightwood College-Sacramento is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Brightwood College-Sacramento were .

In 2017, 206 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Sacramento. 87.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (76 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brightwood College-Sacramento is $0, which is $-14,000 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Brightwood College-Sacramento is $0, which is $-14,000 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,216.

In 2017, 83% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 82% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$23,216

2017 Value

6.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood College-Sacramento had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,216. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Sacramento grew by 6.1%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

82%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Sacramento received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 25.8% with respect to 2016, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Sacramento (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.

Enrollment

Brightwood College-Sacramento has a total enrollment of 319 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Sacramento is 319 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Sacramento are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Sacramento, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 9.09% Asian, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.82% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.94% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Sacramento in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (29.5%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Sacramento, both undergraduate and graduate, is 319 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Sacramento is 319 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Sacramento are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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-Sacramento was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Brightwood College-Sacramento had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
111
White
51
Black or African American
42

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Sacramento is 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 9.09% Asian, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.82% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.94% 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 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% 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, 60 students (18.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 154 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Sacramento. The majority of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Sacramento are hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brightwood College-Sacramento is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Sacramento, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (190 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (16 degrees).

Workforce

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-Sacramento are Registered nurses (1,301,801 people), Medical & health services managers (138,889 people), Pharmacists (129,593 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (120,652 people), and Police officers (119,106 people).

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Sacramento are Health (190 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (16 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Public relations specialists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Sacramento are Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Sacramento are Health (190 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (16 degrees).

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-Sacramento are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,429,082 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (304,804 people), Elementary & secondary schools (258,792 people), Outpatient care centers (203,576 people), and Offices of physicians (188,245 people).

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Sacramento are Health (190 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (16 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brightwood College-Sacramento.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brightwood College-Sacramento was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brightwood College-Sacramento according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Sacramento, which is 0.144 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (180).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Sacramento in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.234 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 66 degrees were awarded to women at Brightwood College-Sacramento in Medical Assistant, which is 16.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 50% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Sacramento completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Brightwood College-Sacramento is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.01% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
White
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Sacramento is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (50 degrees).

10.7% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Brightwood College-Sacramento is hispanic or latino female (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (45 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood College-Sacramento has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Brightwood College-Sacramento had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Brightwood College-Sacramento employs 9 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Brightwood College-Sacramento are Female No academic ranks (9), Male No academic ranks(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Sacramento 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 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Brightwood College-Sacramento has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Brightwood College-Sacramento stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brightwood College-Sacramento (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Brightwood College-Sacramento received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$2.72M

2017 Salaries

5.68%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood College-Sacramento paid a median of $2.72M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 5.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.1% decline from 2015 and a 0.305% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$510k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood College-Sacramento paid a total of $510k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Sacramento were No academic rank with 9 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Sacramento 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 5 employees; and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Sacramento was Female No academic rank with 9 employees, Male No academic rank with 0 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Brightwood College-Sacramento.

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