Digital Media Arts College

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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

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 $−14,362 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Digital Media Arts College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Digital Media Arts College (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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,888

Room and Board

$4,315

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Digital Media Arts College was of $7,888 in 2017. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,315. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Digital Media Arts College (in red) with that of similar universities.

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Digital Media Arts College (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.

19.3%

2014 Default Rate

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.

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 (16.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (13%) and White Male (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (27.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.2%) and White Male (16.7%).

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 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

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 (72%), Digital Media Arts College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Digital Media Arts College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students
White
77 enrolled students
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 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

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 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

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

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 Digital Media Arts College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

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)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
17 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
15 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Digital Media Arts College was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 17 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

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).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Digital Media Arts College by degrees awarded.

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Digital Media Arts College is Female and White (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded
White Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Digital Media Arts College is black or african american male (12 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (12 degrees).

Operations

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 Office and Administrative Support 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, a 2.23% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.44% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$508k

Instructional Salaries

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 $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Digital Media Arts College was No academic rank with 11 employees.

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 Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Digital Media Arts College was Male No academic rank with 11 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Digital Media Arts College.

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