Altierus Career College-Atlanta West

https://www.altierus.org/campus/atlanta-west

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $22,797
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    29.7%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    324
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West were Medical Assistant (96 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (57 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (33 degrees).

    In 2017, 235 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West. 87.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (183 degrees), 7.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was 29.7%, corresponding to 1171 out of the 3,937 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,797.

    In 2017, 75% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Atlanta West received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $22,797
    2017 Value
    4.31%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,797. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Atlanta West grew by 4.31%.

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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

    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    75% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2016, when 72% 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.
    29.7%
    2015 Default Rate
    1171
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was 29.7%, which represents 1171 out of the 3937 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

    Altierus Career College-Atlanta West had a total enrollment of 324 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 324 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.8% Black or African American, 2.47% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Two or More Races, and 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (79.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.12%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.56%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 324 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 324 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    50%
    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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was 50%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      304 enrolled students
    2. White
      8 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is 93.8% Black or African American, 2.47% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Two or More Races, and 0.309% 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 2017, 177 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Atlanta West. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american (183 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is Medical Assistant (96 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (57 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (33 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (235 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in 2017 are Health (235 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Health (235 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West 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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West are Health (235 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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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 Altierus Career College-Atlanta West.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Medical Assistant
      96 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Administrative Assistant
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West was Medical Assistant with 96 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    29
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    206
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West, which is 0.141 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (206).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in Dental Assisting, which is 0.163 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West in Medical Assistant, which is 15 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    45%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 45% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Atlanta West completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      183 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      26 degrees awarded
    3. White
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american (183 degrees awarded). There were 7.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

    5.53% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. Black or African American Female
      342 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      329 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      260 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Atlanta West is black or african american female (342 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (329 degrees).

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