Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,648

2017 Average Net Price

$20,439

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

15.6%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

558

64.9% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

39.3%

48 Graduates

About

Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County were Multimedia (26 degrees awarded), Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (22 degrees), and Industrial & Product Design (14 degrees).

In 2018, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County. 49.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (53 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is $18,648, which is $3,751 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was 15.6%, corresponding to 3079 out of the 19,780 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is $18,648.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,439.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,648

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was $18,648.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,439

2017 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,439. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County grew by 14.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (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.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was of $0 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2018.

This chart compares the average student costs at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.09% with respect to 2016, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (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.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 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

Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County had a total enrollment of 558 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is 362 students and the part-time enrollment is 196. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% White, 8.06% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 1.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.538% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%) and White Male (9.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 558 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is 362 and the part-time enrollment is 196. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

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 Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
200 enrolled students
White
100 enrolled students
Asian
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is 35.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% White, 8.06% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 1.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.538% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 151 students (27.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is hispanic or latino (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is Multimedia (26 degrees awarded), followed by Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (22 degrees) and Industrial & Product Design (14 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (88 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are Accountants & auditors (1,032,220 people), Other managers (890,142 people), Software developers (805,370 people), Financial managers (546,496 people), and Chief executives & legislators (450,811 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County in 2018 are Visual & Performing Arts (88 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are Visual & Performing Arts (88 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are Computer Systems Design (1,224,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (728,118 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,032 people), Banking & related activities (523,652 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (499,261 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County.

Most Common (2018)

Baking & Pastry Arts
2 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
1 degrees awarded
Commercial Photography
1 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County was Baking & Pastry Arts with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County in Multimedia, which is 1.6 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 4.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 29% of students graduating from Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

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

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is Female and Hispanic or Latino (34.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is hispanic or latino (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

27.8% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
73 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County is hispanic or latino female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (72 degrees).

Operations

In 2017, Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County had a total salary expenditure of 14.8M. Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are Male Instructor (8), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County are: Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.49M

2017 Salaries

22.1%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County paid a median of $5.49M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($14.8M) and a 22.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 18% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 19.3% decline between 2014 and 2015.

Instructional Salaries

$665k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County paid a total of $665k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County were Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

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