WestMed College

www.westmedcollege.edu

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    2015 Default Rate
    13.2%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    65
    100% Full-Time

    About

    WestMed College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at WestMed College were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (40 degrees awarded) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (22 degrees).

    In 2018, 62 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at WestMed College. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (17 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at WestMed College was 13.2%, corresponding to 24 out of the 182 total borrowers.

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

    Costs

    In 2018, 33% of undergraduate students attending WestMed College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    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

    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    30%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    33% of undergraduate students at WestMed College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 17.5% with respect to 2017, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at WestMed College (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.
    13.2%
    2015 Default Rate
    24
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at WestMed College was 13.2%, which represents 24 out of the 182 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

    WestMed College had a total enrollment of 65 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at WestMed College is 65 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at WestMed College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at WestMed College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 6.15% Asian, and 1.54% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at WestMed College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21%), followed by White Male (17%) and White Female (11.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at WestMed College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65 students. The full-time enrollment at WestMed College is 65 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    98%
    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 WestMed College was 98%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      19 enrolled students
    2. White
      8 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      4 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at WestMed College is 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 6.15% Asian, and 1.54% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 6 more women than men received degrees from WestMed College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at WestMed College is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at WestMed College is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (40 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (22 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at WestMed College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (62 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 WestMed College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at WestMed College in 2018 are Health (62 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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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 WestMed College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at WestMed College are Health (62 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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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 WestMed College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at WestMed College are Health (62 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    28
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    34
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 28 degrees were awarded to men at WestMed College, which is 0.824 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 20 degrees were awarded to men at WestMed College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 10 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 32 degrees were awarded to men at WestMed College in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 4 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    69%
    100% Completion Time
    69%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 69% of students graduating from WestMed College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at WestMed College is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    38.7% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      70 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      70 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      61 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at WestMed College is hispanic or latino female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (70 degrees).

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