The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

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2023 Average Net Price
$27,259
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
666
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
59.9%
380 Graduates

About

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston were Medical Assistant (287 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (50 degrees), and Radiographer (50 degrees).

In 2023, 479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston. 91.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.56% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (267 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (132 degrees).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,491 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,259.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,259
2023 Value
9.74%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,259. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston grew by 9.74%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

76%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.11% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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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.
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2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3491 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 College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston had a total enrollment of 666 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 666 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 4.65% White, 1.95% Two or More Races, 0.751% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (47.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (30%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

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Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 666 students. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 666 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

69%
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 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was 69%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    351 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    221 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 4.65% White, 1.95% Two or More Races, 0.751% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 397 more women than men received degrees from The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (132 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is Medical Assistant (287 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (50 degrees) and Radiographer (50 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (479 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in 2023 are Health (479 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Health (479 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,536,621 people), Outpatient care centers (258,284 people), Elementary & secondary schools (226,258 people), Offices of physicians (202,794 people), and uninformed (201,610 people).

The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Health (479 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Medical Assistant
    287 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    50 degrees awarded
  3. Radiographer
    50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was Medical Assistant with 287 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

41
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
438
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, which is 0.0936 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (438).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0749 times less than the 267 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 267 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in Medical Assistant, which is 13.3 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

46%
100% Completion Time
72%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.21% of graduates (35 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    267 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    132 degrees awarded
  3. White
    38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (132 degrees).

3.34% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    242 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    125 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino female (242 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (125 degrees).

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Operations

The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston employs 30 Instructors. Most academics at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Female Instructor (26), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.84M
2023 Salaries
8.31%
growth from 2022

In 2023, The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston paid a median of $2.84M in salaries, a 8.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.76% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.48% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.71M
Instructional Salaries
30
Number of Employees

In 2023, The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston paid a total of $1.71M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 60% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
30 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was Instructor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was Female Instructor with 26 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston.

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