Carrington College-Sacramento

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2021 Average Net Price

$36,155

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.29%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,641

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.1%

168 Graduates

About

Carrington College-Sacramento is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Carrington College-Sacramento were Medical Insurance Specialist (236 degrees awarded), Medical Administrative Assistant (81 degrees), and Dental Assisting (77 degrees).

In 2021, 1,011 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carrington College-Sacramento. 91.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (339 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,155.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Carrington College-Sacramento received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$36,155

2021 Value

9.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Carrington College-Sacramento had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,155. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Carrington College-Sacramento grew by 9.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carrington 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 by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Carrington College-Sacramento received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 13.3% with respect to 2020, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carrington 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.

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.

3.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carrington College-Sacramento was 3.29%, which represents 79 out of the 2403 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.

Enrollment

Carrington College-Sacramento had a total enrollment of 1,641 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Sacramento is 1,641 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Sacramento are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Sacramento, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% White, 11% Black or African American, 8.47% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, 2.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.38% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Carrington College-Sacramento in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.3%), followed by White Female (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carrington College-Sacramento in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,641 students. The full-time enrollment at Carrington College-Sacramento is 1,641 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Carrington College-Sacramento are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 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 Carrington College-Sacramento was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Carrington College-Sacramento had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
642 enrolled students
White
398 enrolled students
Black or African American
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carrington College-Sacramento is 39.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% White, 11% Black or African American, 8.47% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, 2.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.38% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 145 students (8.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 833 more women than men received degrees from Carrington College-Sacramento. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carrington College-Sacramento is hispanic or latino (339 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Carrington College-Sacramento is Medical Insurance Specialist (236 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Administrative Assistant (81 degrees) and Dental Assisting (77 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carrington College-Sacramento, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (937 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (26 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 Carrington College-Sacramento are Registered nurses (1,341,378 people), Medical & health services managers (151,119 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,341 people), Pharmacists (132,106 people), and Police officers (127,929 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Sacramento in 2021 are Health (937 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Carrington College-Sacramento are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Sacramento are Health (937 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Carrington College-Sacramento are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,467,499 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (323,224 people), Elementary & secondary schools (259,837 people), Outpatient care centers (227,663 people), and Offices of physicians (196,556 people).

The most specialized majors at Carrington College-Sacramento are Health (937 degrees awarded) and Protective Services (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Insurance Specialist
236 degree-majors awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
81 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
77 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Carrington College-Sacramento was Medical Insurance Specialist with 236 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

922

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Sacramento, which is 0.0965 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (922).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Sacramento in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.127 times less than the 189 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Carrington College-Sacramento in Medical Insurance Specialist, which is 16.7 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Carrington College-Sacramento completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Carrington College-Sacramento is Female and Asian (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5.36% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
339 degrees awarded
White
296 degrees awarded
Asian
139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carrington College-Sacramento is hispanic or latino (339 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (296 degrees).

3.36% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
306 degrees awarded
White Female
279 degrees awarded
Asian Female
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carrington College-Sacramento is hispanic or latino female (306 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (279 degrees).

Operations

Carrington College-Sacramento employs 28 Instructors. Most academics at Carrington College-Sacramento are Female Instructor (26), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Sacramento are: Management, with 41 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.14M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Carrington College-Sacramento paid a median of $9.14M in salaries, a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Carrington College-Sacramento paid a total of $2.18M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carrington College-Sacramento was Instructor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carrington College-Sacramento were Management with 41 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carrington College-Sacramento was Female Instructor with 26 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carrington College-Sacramento.