Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram

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2017 Average Net Price

$21,207

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

34.2%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

401

100% Full-Time

About

Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram were Medical Assistant (101 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 degrees), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (38 degrees).

In 2018, 270 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram. 83% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (174 degrees), 4.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,207.

In 2017, 78% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,207

2017 Value

5.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,207. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram grew by 5.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram (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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 13% with respect to 2016, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram (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.

34.2%

2015 Default Rate

442

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram was 34.2%, which represents 442 out of the 1291 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

Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram had a total enrollment of 401 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is 401 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 11.2% White, 1.75% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (54.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (13%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 401 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is 401 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students
Black or African American
62 enrolled students
White
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is 64.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 11.2% White, 1.75% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 18 students (4.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 178 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is hispanic or latino (174 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is Medical Assistant (101 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 degrees) and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (38 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (21 degrees awarded), Health (235 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 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 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram 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 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram in 2018 are Legal (21 degrees awarded), Health (235 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are Legal (21 degrees awarded), Health (235 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram 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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
101 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
52 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram was Medical Assistant with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

224

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram, which is 0.205 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (224).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram in Medical Assistant, which is 0.156 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram in Medical Assistant, which is 6.4 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is hispanic or latino (174 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

5.56% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram is hispanic or latino female (146 degrees awarded). There were 5.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram employs 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are Female No academic rank (12), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.58M

2017 Salaries

1.79%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram paid a median of $2.58M in salaries, a 1.79% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$943k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram paid a total of $943k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram was No academic rank with 14 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram was Female No academic rank with 12 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram.