Herzing University-Atlanta

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

2021 Average Net Price

$23,172

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.81%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.5%

73 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

608

63.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.9%

7 Graduates

About

Herzing University-Atlanta is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Herzing University-Atlanta were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (39 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Herzing University-Atlanta. 77.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (164 degrees), 4.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Herzing University-Atlanta is $13,320, which is $−15,185 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Herzing University-Atlanta is $13,320, which is $−15,185 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,172.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Herzing University-Atlanta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Herzing University-Atlanta was $13,320. The cost of tuition at Herzing University-Atlanta is $−15,185 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Herzing University-Atlanta (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,172

2021 Value

2.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Herzing University-Atlanta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,172. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Herzing University-Atlanta grew by 2.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of Herzing University-Atlanta (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

$11,232

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Herzing University-Atlanta was of $11,232 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.9% between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at Herzing University-Atlanta (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Herzing University-Atlanta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Herzing University-Atlanta (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.

1.81%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Herzing University-Atlanta was 1.81%, which represents 82 out of the 4522 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.

Admissions

Herzing University-Atlanta received 73 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.5% annual growth. Out of those 73 applicants, 69 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.5% acceptance rate.

There were 608 students enrolled at Herzing University-Atlanta in 2021.

Herzing University-Atlanta has an overall enrollment yield of 68.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 73

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Herzing University-Atlanta was 94.5% (69 admissions from 73 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.5%, while admissions declined by −19.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Herzing University-Atlanta (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Herzing University-Atlanta had a total enrollment of 608 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Herzing University-Atlanta is 385 students and the part-time enrollment is 223. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Herzing University-Atlanta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Herzing University-Atlanta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 6.09% Hispanic or Latino, 4.77% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, and 0.658% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Herzing University-Atlanta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.4%) and White Female (9.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.2%), followed by Asian Male (11.8%) and Asian Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Herzing University-Atlanta in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 608 students. The full-time enrollment at Herzing University-Atlanta is 385 and the part-time enrollment is 223. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Herzing University-Atlanta are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Herzing University-Atlanta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

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 Herzing University-Atlanta was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Herzing University-Atlanta had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Herzing University-Atlanta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
409 enrolled students
White
72 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Herzing University-Atlanta is 67.3% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 6.09% Hispanic or Latino, 4.77% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, and 0.658% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 136 more women than men received degrees from Herzing University-Atlanta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Herzing University-Atlanta is black or african american (164 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Herzing University-Atlanta is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (39 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Herzing University-Atlanta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (114 degrees awarded), Business (97 degrees), and Legal (6 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 Herzing University-Atlanta are Registered nurses (1,423,075 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,372 people), Other managers (812,943 people), Software developers (602,345 people), and Financial managers (488,756 people).

The most specialized majors at Herzing University-Atlanta in 2021 are Health (114 degrees awarded), Business (97 degrees), Legal (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees), and Protective Services (9 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 Herzing University-Atlanta are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Herzing University-Atlanta are Health (114 degrees awarded), Business (97 degrees), Legal (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees), and Protective Services (9 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 Herzing University-Atlanta are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,803,316 people), Computer Systems Design (993,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (741,372 people), Banking & related activities (545,042 people), and Insurance carriers (524,991 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Herzing University-Atlanta.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
16 degree-majors awarded
Customer Service Support Operation
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Herzing University-Atlanta was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Herzing University-Atlanta according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Atlanta, which is 0.284 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Herzing University-Atlanta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Atlanta in Network & System Administration, which is 6.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Atlanta in Registered Nursing, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 36% of students graduating from Herzing University-Atlanta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Herzing University-Atlanta is Male and Black or African American (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
164 degrees awarded
White
36 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Herzing University-Atlanta is black or african american (164 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

2.87% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
32 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Herzing University-Atlanta is black or african american female (132 degrees awarded). There were 4.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (32 degrees).

Operations

Herzing University-Atlanta employs 6 Assistant professors, 3 Professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Herzing University-Atlanta are Female Assistant professor (6), Female Professor (2), and Male Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herzing University-Atlanta are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Management, with 1 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.42M

2021 Salaries

14.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Herzing University-Atlanta paid a median of $2.42M in salaries, a 14.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$853k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Herzing University-Atlanta paid a total of $853k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Herzing University-Atlanta were Assistant professor with 6 employees, Professor with 3 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herzing University-Atlanta were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, Management with 1 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Herzing University-Atlanta was Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, Female Professor with 2 employees, and Male Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Herzing University-Atlanta.