Sessions College for Professional Design

https://www.sessions.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,240

2023 Average Net Price

$13,681

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

85.7%

21 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

154

36.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

6 Graduates

About

Sessions College for Professional Design is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Sessions College for Professional Design were Graphic Design (25 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (20 degrees), and Commercial Photography (19 degrees).

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sessions College for Professional Design. 49.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (64 degrees), 3.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sessions College for Professional Design is $12,240, which is $−2,924 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sessions College for Professional Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 90 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sessions College for Professional Design is $12,240, which is $2,924 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,681.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Sessions College for Professional Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,240

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sessions College for Professional Design was $12,240. The cost of tuition at Sessions College for Professional Design is $−2,924 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sessions College for Professional Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,681

2023 Value

16.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sessions College for Professional Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,681. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sessions College for Professional Design grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sessions College for Professional Design (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

$8,128

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sessions College for Professional Design was of $8,128 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.83% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sessions College for Professional Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Sessions College for Professional Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 15.2% with respect to 2022, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sessions College for Professional Design (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 Sessions College for Professional Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 90 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

Sessions College for Professional Design received 21 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 154 students enrolled at Sessions College for Professional Design in 2023.

Sessions College for Professional Design has an overall enrollment yield of 77.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

Accepted Out of 21

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Sessions College for Professional Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Sessions College for Professional Design in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Sessions College for Professional Design had a total enrollment of 154 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sessions College for Professional Design is 56 students and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Sessions College for Professional Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sessions College for Professional Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.8% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 9.74% Hispanic or Latino, 7.79% Two or More Races, 1.3% Asian, and 0.649% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sessions College for Professional Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Black or African American Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sessions College for Professional Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 154 students. The full-time enrollment at Sessions College for Professional Design is 56 and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Sessions College for Professional Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sessions College for Professional Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 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 Sessions College for Professional Design was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Sessions College for Professional Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sessions College for Professional Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
86 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sessions College for Professional Design is 55.8% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 9.74% Hispanic or Latino, 7.79% Two or More Races, 1.3% Asian, and 0.649% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Sessions College for Professional Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sessions College for Professional Design is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Sessions College for Professional Design is Graphic Design (25 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (20 degrees) and Commercial Photography (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sessions College for Professional Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sessions College for Professional Design are Software developers (608,513 people), Other managers (182,308 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,810 people), Computer & information systems managers (117,973 people), and Graphic designers (102,077 people).

The most specialized majors at Sessions College for Professional Design in 2023 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Sessions College for Professional Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Sessions College for Professional Design are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sessions College for Professional Design are Computer Systems Design (616,961 people), Elementary & secondary schools (236,949 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,153 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (104,944 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (102,800 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sessions College for Professional Design.

Most Common (2023)

Graphic Design
25 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
20 degrees awarded
Commercial Photography
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Sessions College for Professional Design was Graphic Design with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Sessions College for Professional Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Sessions College for Professional Design, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sessions College for Professional Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Sessions College for Professional Design in Graphic Design, which is 0.95 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Sessions College for Professional Design in Illustration, which is 3.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 60% of students graduating from Sessions College for Professional Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sessions College for Professional Design is Female and White (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sessions College for Professional Design is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
33 degrees awarded
White Male
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sessions College for Professional Design is white female (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sessions College for Professional Design are: Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.5M

2023 Salaries

14.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Sessions College for Professional Design paid a median of $2.5M in salaries, a 14.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Occupations by Share

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sessions College for Professional Design were Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 6 employees.

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