The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition
$17,604
2017 Average Net Price
$22,732
After Financial Aid
2015 Default Rate
14.6%
on Student Loans
2017 Enrolled Students
651
65.4% Full-Time

About

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale were Interior Design (26 degrees awarded), Fashion Merchandising (20 degrees), and Graphic Design (19 degrees).

In 2018, 266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (82 degrees), 3.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is $17,604, which is $2,663 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was 14.6%, corresponding to 150 out of the 1024 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is $17,604

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,732.

In 2017, 96% of undergraduate students attending The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,604
2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was $17,604.

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Average Net Price

$22,732
2017 Value
4.79%
1 Year Growth

In 2017 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,732. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale grew by 4.79%.

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was of $0 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2018.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

96%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2016, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
14.6%
2015 Default Rate
150
Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was 14.6%, which represents 150 out of the 1024 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.

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Enrollment

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale had a total enrollment of 651 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is 426 students and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 8.29% White, 0.307% Asian, 0.307% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Male (5.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 651 students. The full-time enrollment at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is 426 and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

33%
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 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    227 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    75 enrolled students
  3. White
    54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is 34.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 8.29% White, 0.307% Asian, 0.307% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 205 students (31.5%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2018, 62 more women than men received degrees from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is hispanic or latino (82 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is Interior Design (26 degrees awarded), followed by Fashion Merchandising (20 degrees) and Graphic Design (19 degrees).

In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 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 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2018 are Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees), and Business (21 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees), and Business (21 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 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 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees), and Business (21 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Most Common (2018)
  1. 26 degrees awarded
  2. 20 degrees awarded
  3. 19 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was Interior Design with 26 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

102
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2018
164
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2018

In 2018, 102 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, which is 0.622 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 17 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Graphic Design, which is 1 times approximately the same the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 43 degrees were awarded to men at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Interior Design, which is 10.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    82 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    24 degrees awarded
  3. White
    23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is hispanic or latino (82 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

31.2% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    47 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    35 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is hispanic or latino female (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (35 degrees).

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Operations

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are Male Instructor (8), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.43M
2017 Salaries
22.9%
decline from 2016

In 2017, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale paid a median of $5.43M in salaries, a 22.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.1% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 21.3% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.06M
Instructional Salaries
16
Number of Employees

In 2017, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale paid a total of $1.06M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
16 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
15 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was Male Instructor with 8 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

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