Seattle Vocational Institute

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,523

11.8% growth from 2015

2016 Average Net Price

$2,899

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2016 Enrolled Students

221

81% Full-Time

About

Seattle Vocational Institute is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2016, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Seattle Vocational Institute were Medical Assistant (38 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (33 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (18 degrees).

In 2016, 157 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle Vocational Institute. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (71 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Vocational Institute is $3,523, which is $−9,159 less than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Vocational Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 344 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Vocational Institute is $3,523

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,899.

In 2016, 84% of undergraduate students attending Seattle Vocational Institute received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,523

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Seattle Vocational Institute was $3,523.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle Vocational Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,899

2016 Value

31.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Seattle Vocational Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,899. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Seattle Vocational Institute grew by 31.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle Vocational Institute (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

$9,492

Room and Board

$1,026

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle Vocational Institute was of $9,492 in 2016. The cost of room and board did not change between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,026. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle Vocational Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84% of undergraduate students at Seattle Vocational Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2015, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle Vocational Institute (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Vocational Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 344 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

Seattle Vocational Institute had a total enrollment of 221 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Vocational Institute is 179 students and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Seattle Vocational Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle Vocational Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.3% Black or African American, 14.9% Asian, 13.6% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seattle Vocational Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.2%) and Asian Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle Vocational Institute in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 221 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Vocational Institute is 179 and the part-time enrollment is 42.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle Vocational Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2016 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 Seattle Vocational Institute was 73%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seattle Vocational Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
109 enrolled students
Asian
33 enrolled students
White
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle Vocational Institute is 49.3% Black or African American, 14.9% Asian, 13.6% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2016, 55 more women than men received degrees from Seattle Vocational Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle Vocational Institute is black or african american (71 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Seattle Vocational Institute is Medical Assistant (38 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (33 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (18 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle Vocational Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Health (101 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 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 Seattle Vocational Institute 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 Seattle Vocational Institute in 2016 are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Health (101 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Seattle Vocational Institute are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Seattle Vocational Institute are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Health (101 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Seattle Vocational Institute 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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle Vocational Institute.

Most Common (2016)

Medical Assistant
38 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
33 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
18 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Seattle Vocational Institute was Medical Assistant with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Seattle Vocational Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

106

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Vocational Institute, which is 0.481 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (106).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle Vocational Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Vocational Institute in Building Construction Technology, which is 5.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Vocational Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 8.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 44% of students graduating from Seattle Vocational Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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 (2016)

Black or African American
71 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle Vocational Institute is black or african american (71 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

5.73% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
25 degrees awarded
Asian Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle Vocational Institute is black or african american female (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (25 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$3.41M

2016 Salaries

8.21%

growth from 2015

In 2016, Seattle Vocational Institute paid a median of $3.41M in salaries, a 8.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.77% decline between 2014 and 2015, and a 5.53% decline between 2013 and 2014.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).