National American University-Independence

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,000

2018 Enrolled Students

4.82% Full-Time

About

National American University-Independence is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at National American University-Independence were General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees), and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Independence. 88% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 3.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Independence is $15,000, which is $4,405 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Independence is $15,000.

In 2018, 91% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at National American University-Independence was $15,000.

This chart compares the tuition costs of National American University-Independence (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of National American University-Independence (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

$7,182

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National American University-Independence was of $7,182 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 2.05% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2017, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National American University-Independence (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.

Enrollment

National American University-Independence had a total enrollment of 83 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 students and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at National American University-Independence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.8%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Black or African American Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

4.82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Independence in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
47 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 38 more women than men received degrees from National American University-Independence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at National American University-Independence is General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees) and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Independence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), and Health (22 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 National American University-Independence are Registered nurses (1,596,107 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,534 people), Other managers (927,808 people), Software developers (791,288 people), and Financial managers (556,457 people).

The most specialized majors at National American University-Independence in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 National American University-Independence are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at National American University-Independence are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 National American University-Independence are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,000,643 people), Computer Systems Design (1,199,415 people), Elementary & secondary schools (845,107 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (586,450 people), and Banking & related activities (533,277 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
3 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
1 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National American University-Independence was Medical Assistant with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at National American University-Independence according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 6 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence, which is 0.136 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National American University-Independence by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.273 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 14% of students graduating from National American University-Independence completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

4% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
52 degrees awarded
White Female
48 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Independence is white female (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (48 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$204k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, National American University-Independence paid a total of $204k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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