Herzing University-Birmingham

www.herzing.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

2021 Average Net Price

$26,887

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.81%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

93.9%

179 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

615

45.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.1%

9 Graduates

About

Herzing University-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Herzing University-Birmingham were Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (9 degrees), and Customer Service Support Operation (8 degrees).

In 2021, 290 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Herzing University-Birmingham. 72.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (166 degrees), 1.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Herzing University-Birmingham is $13,320, which is $1,536 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Herzing University-Birmingham is $13,320, which is $1,536 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,887.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Herzing University-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Herzing University-Birmingham was $13,320. The cost of tuition at Herzing University-Birmingham is $1,536 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$26,887

2021 Value

4.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Herzing University-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,887. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Herzing University-Birmingham grew by 4.45%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,232

Room and Board

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

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Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Herzing University-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Herzing University-Birmingham (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-Birmingham 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-Birmingham received 179 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.13% annual growth. Out of those 179 applicants, 168 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.9% acceptance rate.

There were 615 students enrolled at Herzing University-Birmingham in 2021.

Herzing University-Birmingham has an overall enrollment yield of 69%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

168

Accepted Out of 179

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Herzing University-Birmingham was 93.9% (168 admissions from 179 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.13%, while admissions grew by 3.7%..

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

Enrollment

Herzing University-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 615 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Herzing University-Birmingham is 279 students and the part-time enrollment is 336. This means that 45.4% of students enrolled at Herzing University-Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Herzing University-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.65% Asian, 0.163% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Herzing University-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.1%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and White Male (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.7%) and White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Herzing University-Birmingham in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 615 students. The full-time enrollment at Herzing University-Birmingham is 279 and the part-time enrollment is 336. This means that 45.4% of students enrolled at Herzing University-Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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-Birmingham was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Herzing University-Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
380 enrolled students
White
187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Herzing University-Birmingham is 61.8% Black or African American, 30.4% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.65% Asian, 0.163% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% 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/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 132 more women than men received degrees from Herzing University-Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Herzing University-Birmingham is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Herzing University-Birmingham is Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (9 degrees) and Customer Service Support Operation (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Herzing University-Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (261 degrees awarded), Business (23 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Birmingham 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-Birmingham in 2021 are Health (261 degrees awarded), Business (23 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), and Legal (0 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-Birmingham are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Herzing University-Birmingham are Health (261 degrees awarded), Business (23 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), and Legal (0 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-Birmingham 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-Birmingham.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
9 degree-majors awarded
Customer Service Support Operation
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Herzing University-Birmingham was Registered Nursing with 82 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

211

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Birmingham, which is 0.374 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (211).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Birmingham in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 3.76 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Herzing University-Birmingham in Registered Nursing, which is 15.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Herzing University-Birmingham is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates 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
166 degrees awarded
White
107 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Herzing University-Birmingham is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (107 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
152 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded
White Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Herzing University-Birmingham is black or african american female (152 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (55 degrees).

Operations

Herzing University-Birmingham employs 8 Instructors, 7 Assistant professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Herzing University-Birmingham are Female Instructor (7), Female Assistant professor (5), and Male Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herzing University-Birmingham are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.41M

2021 Salaries

growth from 2020

In 2021, Herzing University-Birmingham paid a median of $2.41M in salaries, a 3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Herzing University-Birmingham paid a total of $1.28M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 53% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Herzing University-Birmingham were Instructor with 8 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herzing University-Birmingham were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Herzing University-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 7 employees, Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 2 employees.

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