Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801)

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2022 Average Net Price

$11,837

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.74%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) were Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801). 94.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.88% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (76 degrees), 2.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,837.

In 2022, 81% of undergraduate students attending Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,837

2022 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,837. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 12.9% with respect to 2021, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (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.

2.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was 2.74%, which represents 2 out of the 73 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

Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) had a total enrollment of 95 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 95 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.4% Black or African American, and 5.26% White.

Students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (58.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95 students. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 95 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (79%), Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
62 enrolled students
Black or African American
26 enrolled students
White
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.4% Black or African American, and 5.26% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 35.2% White, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.4% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 105 more women than men received degrees from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (119 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in 2022 are Health (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Health (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Health (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801).

Medical Assistant

Most Common (2022)

60 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was Medical Assistant with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), which is 0.0625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in Medical Assistant, which is 0.111 times less than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in Dental Assisting, which is 58 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 56% of students graduating from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino female (70 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).