Georgia Career Institute

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,694

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.25%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

577

100% Full-Time

About

Georgia Career Institute is a higher education institution located in Rockdale County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Georgia Career Institute were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (135 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (69 degrees).

In 2021, 364 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgia Career Institute. 97.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (227 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,694.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Georgia Career Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,694

2021 Value

79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Georgia Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,694. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Georgia Career Institute grew by 79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgia Career Institute (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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Georgia Career Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 216% with respect to 2020, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgia Career Institute (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.

4.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia Career Institute was 4.25%, which represents 15 out of the 353 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

Georgia Career Institute had a total enrollment of 577 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Career Institute is 577 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Georgia Career Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgia Career Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% Black or African American, 30.2% White, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.39% Asian, and 0.173% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Georgia Career Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (61.2%), followed by White Female (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgia Career Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 577 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Career Institute is 577 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgia Career Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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 Georgia Career Institute was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Georgia Career Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgia Career Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
365 enrolled students
White
174 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgia Career Institute is 63.3% Black or African American, 30.2% White, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.39% Asian, and 0.173% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 344 more women than men received degrees from Georgia Career Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgia Career Institute is black or african american (227 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Georgia Career Institute is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (135 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (69 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgia Career Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) and Health (47 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 Georgia Career Institute are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia Career Institute in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) and Health (47 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Career Institute are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Georgia Career Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) and Health (47 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 Georgia Career Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia Career Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (317 degrees awarded) and Health (47 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 Georgia Career Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
135 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Georgia Career Institute was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 135 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Georgia Career Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

354

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Career Institute, which is 0.0282 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (354).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgia Career Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Career Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 0.237 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Career Institute in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 134 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 62% of students graduating from Georgia Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
227 degrees awarded
White
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgia Career Institute is black or african american (227 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
220 degrees awarded
White Female
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgia Career Institute is black or african american female (220 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (110 degrees).