Specs Howard School of Media Arts

www.specshoward.edu/

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2017 Student Loan

25.3%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

297

0% Full-Time

About

Specs Howard School of Media Arts is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Specs Howard School of Media Arts were Radio & Television (114 degrees awarded), Digital Communication & Multimedia (76 degrees), and Graphic Design (32 degrees).

In 2020, 222 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Specs Howard School of Media Arts. 30.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (116 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

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Costs

In 2020, 59% of undergraduate students attending Specs Howard School of Media Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Specs Howard School of Media Arts (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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Specs Howard School of Media Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.51% with respect to 2019, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Specs Howard School of Media Arts (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.

25.3%

2017 Default Rate

119

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Specs Howard School of Media Arts was 25.3%, which represents 119 out of the 471 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

Specs Howard School of Media Arts had a total enrollment of 297 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is 0 students and the part-time enrollment is 297. This means that 0% of students enrolled at Specs Howard School of Media Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Specs Howard School of Media Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% White, 41.1% Black or African American, 5.39% Two or More Races, 1.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.337% Asian, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.5%) and Black or African American Female (19.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 297 students. The full-time enrollment at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is 0 and the part-time enrollment is 297.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Specs Howard School of Media Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2012 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 Specs Howard School of Media Arts was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Specs Howard School of Media Arts had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Specs Howard School of Media Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
147 enrolled students
Black or African American
122 enrolled students
Two or More Races
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is 49.5% White, 41.1% Black or African American, 5.39% Two or More Races, 1.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.337% Asian, and 0.337% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 88 fewer women than men received degrees from Specs Howard School of Media Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is Radio & Television (114 degrees awarded), followed by Digital Communication & Multimedia (76 degrees) and Graphic Design (32 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Specs Howard School of Media Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (190 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (32 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 Specs Howard School of Media Arts are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in 2020 are Communications (190 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 Specs Howard School of Media Arts are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Specs Howard School of Media Arts are Communications (190 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 Specs Howard School of Media Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Specs Howard School of Media Arts are Communications (190 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees) (as of 2020).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

Most Common (2020)

Radio & Television
114 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
76 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
32 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Specs Howard School of Media Arts was Radio & Television with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Specs Howard School of Media Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Specs Howard School of Media Arts, which is 2.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Specs Howard School of Media Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Radio & Television, which is 2.93 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Radio & Television, which is 0.341 times less than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

White Male
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Specs Howard School of Media Arts is white male (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (47 degrees).