Digital Media Arts College

www.dmac.edu

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    2017 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,968
    2016 Average Net Price
    $17,574
    After Financial Aid
    2014 Default Rate
    19.3%
    on Student Loans
    2016 Enrolled Students
    301
    62.1% Full-Time
    2016 Graduation Rate
    34.6%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Digital Media Arts College is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2017, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Digital Media Arts College were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (17 degrees awarded) and Graphic Design (15 degrees).

    In 2017, 57 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Digital Media Arts College. 29.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (16 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Digital Media Arts College is $13,968, which is $−14,210 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Digital Media Arts College was 19.3%, corresponding to 28 out of the 145 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Digital Media Arts College is $13,968.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,574.

    In 2016, 94% of undergraduate students attending Digital Media Arts College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,968
    2017 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2017, the cost of tuition at Digital Media Arts College was $13,968.

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    Average Net Price

    $17,574
    2016 Value
    3.31%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2016 Digital Media Arts College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,574. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Digital Media Arts College grew by 3.31%.

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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

    94%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    77%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    94% of undergraduate students at Digital Media Arts College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 34.3% with respect to 2015, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.
    19.3%
    2014 Default Rate
    28
    Number of Defaults

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Digital Media Arts College was 19.3%, which represents 28 out of the 145 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

    Digital Media Arts College had a total enrollment of 301 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Digital Media Arts College is 187 students and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at Digital Media Arts College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Digital Media Arts College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 6.98% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, and 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Digital Media Arts College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (20.3%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Black or African American Male (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (22.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%) and White Female (17.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    62.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Digital Media Arts College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 301 students. The full-time enrollment at Digital Media Arts College is 187 and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at Digital Media Arts College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    76%
    2016 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 Digital Media Arts College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Digital Media Arts College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      86 enrolled students
    2. White
      77 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      56 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Digital Media Arts College is 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 6.98% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, and 0.332% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Digital Media Arts College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Digital Media Arts College is black or african american (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Digital Media Arts College is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (17 degrees awarded), followed by Graphic Design (15 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Digital Media Arts College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College are Software developers (678,238 people), Other managers (316,516 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,142 people), Computer occupations, all other (154,795 people), and Computer & information systems managers (134,822 people).

    The most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College in 2017 are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College are Computer Systems Design (798,555 people), Elementary & secondary schools (422,257 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (343,267 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (188,163 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (179,813 people).

    The most specialized majors at Digital Media Arts College are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2017).

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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 Digital Media Arts College.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Digital Communication & Multimedia
      9 degrees awarded
    2. Graphic Design
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Digital Media Arts College was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    40
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    17
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Digital Media Arts College, which is 2.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Digital Media Arts College in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 4.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Digital Media Arts College in Graphic Design, which is 0.5 times less than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    31%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2016, 31% of students graduating from Digital Media Arts College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded
    3. White
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Digital Media Arts College is black or african american (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    12.3% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. White Male
      19 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      16 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Digital Media Arts College is white male (19 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (16 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2016, Digital Media Arts College had a total salary expenditure of 5.06M. Digital Media Arts College employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Digital Media Arts College are Male No academic rank (11), and Female No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Digital Media Arts College are: Management, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.37M
    2016 Salaries
    2.23%
    decline from 2015

    In 2016, Digital Media Arts College paid a median of $2.37M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($5.06M) and a 2.23% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.44% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $508k
    Instructional Salaries
    11
    Number of Employees

    In 2016, Digital Media Arts College paid a total of $508k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Digital Media Arts College were Management with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

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