Vista College-Online

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,693

2020 Average Net Price

$22,747

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

574

100% Full-Time

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).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vista College-Online is $15,693, which is $3,909 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Vista College-Online is $15,693

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.

Tuition Costs

$15,693

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Vista College-Online was $15,693.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vista College-Online (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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.

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.

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

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.

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%), followed by White Female (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.4%).

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 42.4% 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.

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.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vista College-Online (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Black or African American
179 enrolled students
White
153 enrolled students
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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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.

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

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 Vista College-Online 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 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).

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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).

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 Vista College-Online 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).

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)

Medical Insurance Specialist
52 degrees awarded
Office Management & Supervision
40 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
23 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Vista College-Online was Medical Insurance Specialist with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Vista College-Online according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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.

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Vista College-Online is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2020)

Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
White
96 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Black or African American Female
90 degrees awarded
White Female
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
51 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).

Operations

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, a 3.75% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41.4k

Instructional Salaries

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 $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vista College-Online was Instructor with 1 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vista College-Online was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vista College-Online.