Riverside College of Health Careers

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,820

2021 Average Net Price

$14,585

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.29%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

2 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

322

84.8% Full-Time

About

Riverside College of Health Careers is a higher education institution located in Newport News city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Riverside College of Health Careers were Registered Nursing (85 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy Technician (22 degrees), and Radiographer (22 degrees).

In 2021, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Riverside College of Health Careers. 93.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.51% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (111 degrees), 4.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $12,820, which is $−1,680 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $12,820, which is $−1,680 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,585.

In 2021, 47% of undergraduate students attending Riverside College of Health Careers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,820

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers was $12,820. The cost of tuition at Riverside College of Health Careers is $−1,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Riverside College of Health Careers (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,585

2021 Value

In 2021 Riverside College of Health Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,585. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Riverside College of Health Careers grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Riverside College of Health Careers (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

$7,353

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Riverside College of Health Careers was of $7,353 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Riverside College of Health Careers (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Riverside College of Health Careers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Riverside College of Health Careers (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.

2.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Riverside College of Health Careers was 2.29%, which represents 3 out of the 131 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

Riverside College of Health Careers received 2 undergraduate applications in 2021.

There were 322 students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers in 2021.

Riverside College of Health Careers has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 2

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Riverside College of Health Careers (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Riverside College of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 322 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers is 273 students and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 84.8% of students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Riverside College of Health Careers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.5% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 8.07% Two or More Races, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and Two or More Races Female (6.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 322 students. The full-time enrollment at Riverside College of Health Careers is 273 and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 84.8% of students enrolled at Riverside College of Health Careers are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Riverside College of Health Careers (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2019 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 Riverside College of Health Careers was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Riverside College of Health Careers had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Riverside College of Health Careers (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
198 enrolled students
Black or African American
66 enrolled students
Two or More Races
26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Riverside College of Health Careers is 61.5% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 8.07% Two or More Races, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 147 more women than men received degrees from Riverside College of Health Careers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Riverside College of Health Careers is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Riverside College of Health Careers is Registered Nursing (85 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy Technician (22 degrees) and Radiographer (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Riverside College of Health Careers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (169 degrees awarded).

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 Riverside College of Health Careers are Registered nurses (1,331,984 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 Riverside College of Health Careers in 2021 are Health (169 degrees awarded) (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 Riverside College of Health Careers are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Health (169 degrees awarded) (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 Riverside College of Health Careers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Riverside College of Health Careers are Health (169 degrees awarded) (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 Riverside College of Health Careers.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
85 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
20 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Riverside College of Health Careers was Registered Nursing with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Riverside College of Health Careers according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

158

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers, which is 0.0696 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (158).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Riverside College of Health Careers by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0494 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Riverside College of Health Careers in Registered Nursing, which is 20.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Riverside College of Health Careers is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

White
111 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Riverside College of Health Careers is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

1.18% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Riverside College of Health Careers is white female (105 degrees awarded). There were 4.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (23 degrees).

Operations

Riverside College of Health Careers employs 31 Instructors. Most academics at Riverside College of Health Careers are Female Instructor (31), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers are: Management, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.76M

2021 Salaries

3.69%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Riverside College of Health Careers paid a median of $3.76M in salaries, a 3.69% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Riverside College of Health Careers paid a total of $2.25M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 60% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers was Instructor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers were Management with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Riverside College of Health Careers was Female Instructor with 31 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Riverside College of Health Careers.