Altierus Career Education-Southfield

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2017 Average Net Price

$17,465

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

29.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

487

100% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career Education-Southfield is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career Education-Southfield were Medical Assistant (157 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (48 degrees).

In 2017, 425 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career Education-Southfield. 80.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (294 degrees), 4.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,465.

In 2017, 69% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career Education-Southfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,465

2017 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career Education-Southfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,465. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career Education-Southfield grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career Education-Southfield (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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career Education-Southfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career Education-Southfield (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.

29.7%

2015 Default Rate

1171

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career Education-Southfield 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.

Enrollment

Altierus Career Education-Southfield had a total enrollment of 487 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is 487 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career Education-Southfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career Education-Southfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 4.72% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career Education-Southfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.8%) and White Female (8.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career Education-Southfield in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 487 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is 487 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Altierus Career Education-Southfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 Education-Southfield was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career Education-Southfield had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Altierus Career Education-Southfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
347 enrolled students
White
55 enrolled students
Two or More Races
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is 71.3% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 4.72% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 263 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career Education-Southfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is black or african american (294 degrees awarded). There were 4.59 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is Medical Assistant (157 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (48 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career Education-Southfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (399 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (26 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 Altierus Career Education-Southfield 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 Altierus Career Education-Southfield in 2017 are Health (399 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Education-Southfield are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career Education-Southfield are Health (399 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Altierus Career Education-Southfield 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).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career Education-Southfield are Health (399 degrees awarded) and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Altierus Career Education-Southfield.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
157 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
74 degree-majors awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career Education-Southfield was Medical Assistant with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Altierus Career Education-Southfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

344

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-Southfield, which is 0.235 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (344).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Altierus Career Education-Southfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-Southfield in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career Education-Southfield in Medical Assistant, which is 9.47 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
294 degrees awarded
White
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is black or african american (294 degrees awarded). There were 4.59 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

7.06% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
237 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
57 degrees awarded
White Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career Education-Southfield is black or african american female (237 degrees awarded). There were 4.16 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (57 degrees).