Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,230

1.7% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$22,550

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.86%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

260

98.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

62.8%

245 Graduates

About

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) were Electrician (133 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (91 degrees), and Dental Assisting (82 degrees).

In 2022, 488 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461). 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (234 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is $15,230, which is $2,548 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was 5.86%, corresponding to 137 out of the 2337 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is $15,230, which is $2,548 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,550.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,230

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was $15,230. The cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is $2,548 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,550

2022 Value

6.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,550. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) grew by 6.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (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

$8,928

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was of $8,928 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 25.3% with respect to 2021, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (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.

5.86%

2019 Default Rate

137

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was 5.86%, which represents 137 out of the 2337 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 College-Bissonnet (445461) had a total enrollment of 260 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is 257 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461), both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.9% Black or African American, 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% White, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Asian.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 260 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is 257 and the part-time enrollment is 3.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2022 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-Bissonnet (445461) was 65%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
122 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students
White
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is 46.9% Black or African American, 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% White, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 1.92% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 46 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is hispanic or latino (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is Electrician (133 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (91 degrees) and Dental Assisting (82 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees).

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-Bissonnet (445461) are Registered nurses (1,396,740 people), Medical & health services managers (152,191 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,815 people), Pharmacists (134,189 people), and Physicians (108,220 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) in 2022 are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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-Bissonnet (445461) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Bissonnet (445461) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,768 people), Outpatient care centers (239,251 people), Elementary & secondary schools (227,466 people), Offices of physicians (203,445 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,113 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) are Construction (133 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and Health (286 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Bissonnet (445461).

Most Common (2022)

Electrician
133 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
91 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
82 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was Electrician with 133 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

221

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

267

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461), which is 0.828 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (267).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) in Electrician, which is 43.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) in Medical Assistant, which is 29.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 66% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
234 degrees awarded
Black or African American
168 degrees awarded
White
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is hispanic or latino (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (168 degrees).

0.41% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) is hispanic or latino female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (107 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.29M

2022 Salaries

0.483%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) paid a median of $3.29M in salaries, a 0.483% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 18.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$340k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) paid a total of $340k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461) was Female Instructor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (445461).

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