Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach

www.golfacademy.edu

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    2016 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,750
    2017 Average Net Price
    $23,442
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    20.5%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    160
    94.4% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    59.1%
    52 Graduates

    About

    Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is a higher education institution located in Horry County, SC. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach were Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (91 degrees awarded).

    In 2018, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach. 0% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 100% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (70 degrees), 14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is $15,750, which is $853 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14,360 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is $15,750.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,442.

    In 2017, 38% of undergraduate students attending Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,750
    2016 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2016, the cost of tuition at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach was $15,750.

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    Average Net Price

    $23,442
    2017 Value
    4.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,442. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach grew by 4.3%.

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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

    38%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    50%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    38% of undergraduate students at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2016, when 42% 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.
    20.5%
    2015 Default Rate
    2939
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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

    Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach had a total enrollment of 160 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is 151 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85% White, 3.13% Black or African American, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.625% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.625% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (83%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (2.88%) and Black or African American Male (2.88%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    94.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 160 students. The full-time enrollment at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is 151 and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    76%
    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 Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      136 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      5 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is 85% White, 3.13% Black or African American, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.625% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.625% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 91 fewer women than men received degrees from Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (91 degrees awarded).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physical therapists
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are Physical therapists (35,082 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (31,880 people), Other managers (25,504 people), Secondary school teachers (25,161 people), and Registered nurses (16,989 people).

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach in 2018 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    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 Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nonfarm animal caretakers, Physicians, and Credit analysts

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    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 Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are Elementary & secondary schools (83,617 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (65,008 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (40,770 people), Outpatient care centers (39,768 people), and Amusement & Recreation (30,373 people).

    The most specialized majors at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    91
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    0
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach in Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    64%
    100% Completion Time
    68%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 64% of students graduating from Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      70 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

    12.1% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Male
      185 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      173 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      143 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach is white male (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (173 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $222k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach paid a total of $222k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golf Academy of America-Myrtle Beach were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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