Vista College-Online

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    2020 Average Net Price
    $22,747
    After Financial Aid
    2018 Default Rate
    5.66%
    on Student Loans
    2020 Enrolled Students
    574
    100% Full-Time
    2020 Graduation Rate
    94.7%
    18 Graduates

    About

    Vista College-Online is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2020, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vista College-Online were Medical Insurance Specialist (52 degrees awarded) and Office Management & Supervision (29 degrees).

    In 2020, 309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vista College-Online. 85.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College-Online was 5.66%, corresponding to 15 out of the 265 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,747.

    In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students attending Vista College-Online received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $22,747
    2020 Value
    3.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2020 Vista College-Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,747. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Vista College-Online grew by 3.5%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Vista College-Online (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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    90% of undergraduate students at Vista College-Online received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2019, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Vista College-Online (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.

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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.
    5.66%
    2018 Default Rate
    15
    Number of Defaults

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College-Online was 5.66%, which represents 15 out of the 265 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

    Vista College-Online had a total enrollment of 574 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Vista College-Online is 574 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College-Online are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Vista College-Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.2% Black or African American, 26.7% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.697% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Vista College-Online in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26.9%), followed by White Female (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Vista College-Online in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 574 students. The full-time enrollment at Vista College-Online is 574 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College-Online are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vista College-Online (in red) compares to similar universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    46%
    2020 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 Vista College-Online was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Vista College-Online had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)
    1. Black or African American
      179 enrolled students
    2. White
      153 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      131 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Vista College-Online is 31.2% Black or African American, 26.7% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.697% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 62 students (10.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2020, 219 more women than men received degrees from Vista College-Online. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vista College-Online is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vista College-Online is Medical Insurance Specialist (52 degrees awarded), followed by Office Management & Supervision (29 degrees).

    In 2020,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vista College-Online, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Business (95 degrees).

    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 Vista College-Online are Registered nurses (1,615,815 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,856 people), Other managers (1,052,101 people), Software developers (816,102 people), and Financial managers (583,610 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vista College-Online in 2020 are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Business (95 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College-Online are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Business (95 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College-Online are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,063,846 people), Computer Systems Design (1,307,032 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,009,692 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (709,249 people), and Banking & related activities (570,247 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Business (95 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

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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 Vista College-Online.
    Most Common (2020)
    1. Medical Insurance Specialist
      52 degrees awarded
    2. Office Management & Supervision
      29 degrees awarded

    In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vista College-Online was Medical Insurance Specialist with 52 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Vista College-Online according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    45
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2020
    264
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2020

    In 2020, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College-Online, which is 0.17 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (264).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vista College-Online by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College-Online in Office Management & Supervision, which is 0.468 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2020, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College-Online in Medical Insurance Specialist, which is 25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    55%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2013, 55% of students graduating from Vista College-Online completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)
    1. Black or African American
      112 degrees awarded
    2. White
      96 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      57 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Vista College-Online is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

    10.4% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)
    1. Black or African American Female
      90 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      88 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      68 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vista College-Online is black or african american female (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (88 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2020, Vista College-Online had a total salary expenditure of 6.64M. Vista College-Online employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Vista College-Online are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College-Online are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Sales and related with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.82M
    2020 Salaries
    3.75%
    growth from 2019

    In 2020, Vista College-Online paid a median of $2.82M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($6.64M) and a 3.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.2% growth between 2018 and 2019, and a 11.1% growth between 2017 and 2018.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $41.4k
    Instructional Salaries
    1
    Number of Employees

    In 2020, Vista College-Online paid a total of $41.4k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.47% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College-Online were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Sales and related with 7 employees.

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