Salter College-West Boylston (167738)

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2018 Average Net Price

$21,589

After Financial Aid

2016 Default Rate

22.6%

on Student Loans

2018 Enrolled Students

93.8% Full-Time

About

Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) were Medical Assistant (27 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (12 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (5 degrees).

In 2018, 57 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salter College-West Boylston (167738). 89.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (26 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was 22.6%, corresponding to 342 out of the 1511 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,589.

In 2018, 84% of undergraduate students attending Salter College-West Boylston (167738) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,589

2018 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Salter College-West Boylston (167738) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,589. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Salter College-West Boylston (167738) grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salter College-West Boylston (167738) (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 6.33% with respect to 2017, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) (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.

22.6%

2016 Default Rate

342

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was 22.6%, which represents 342 out of the 1511 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.

Enrollment

Salter College-West Boylston (167738) had a total enrollment of 32 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is 30 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 93.8% of students enrolled at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salter College-West Boylston (167738), both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.6% Hispanic or Latino, 37.5% White, 18.8% Black or African American, and 3.13% Asian.

Students enrolled at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.3%), followed by White Female (20%) and Black or African American Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32 students. The full-time enrollment at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is 30 and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 93.8% of students enrolled at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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 Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Salter College-West Boylston (167738) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students
White
12 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is 40.6% Hispanic or Latino, 37.5% White, 18.8% Black or African American, and 3.13% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 45 more women than men received degrees from Salter College-West Boylston (167738). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is hispanic or latino (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is Medical Assistant (27 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (12 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salter College-West Boylston (167738), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Business (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) in 2018 are Health (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Business (1 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 Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Health (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Business (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Health (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Business (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Salter College-West Boylston (167738).

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
27 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
12 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
5 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was Medical Assistant with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) 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 Salter College-West Boylston (167738), which is 0.118 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (51).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0714 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) in Medical Assistant, which is 14 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded
White
17 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is hispanic or latino (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (17 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is hispanic or latino female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (14 degrees).

Operations

Salter College-West Boylston (167738) employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) is Management, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.44M

2018 Salaries

34%

decline from 2017

In 2018, Salter College-West Boylston (167738) paid a median of $3.44M in salaries, a 34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 30.8% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 6.2% decline between 2015 and 2016.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$64k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Salter College-West Boylston (167738) paid a total of $64k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.86% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salter College-West Boylston (167738) was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salter College-West Boylston (167738).

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