Academy of Careers and Technology

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2021 Average Net Price

$6,942

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

140

58.6% Full-Time

About

Academy of Careers and Technology is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Academy of Careers and Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), Electrician (23 degrees), and General Cosmetology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Academy of Careers and Technology. 53.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (137 degrees), 15.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,942.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Careers and Technology received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$6,942

2021 Value

68.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Academy of Careers and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,942. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Academy of Careers and Technology grew by 68.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Academy of Careers and Technology (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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60% of undergraduate students at Academy of Careers and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.1% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Academy of Careers and Technology (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Careers and Technology was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Academy of Careers and Technology had a total enrollment of 140 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology is 82 students and the part-time enrollment is 58. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Academy of Careers and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Academy of Careers and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.7% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and 1.43% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Academy of Careers and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (80.5%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Black or African American Female (3.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 140 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology is 82 and the part-time enrollment is 58.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Academy of Careers and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 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 Academy of Careers and Technology was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Academy of Careers and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Academy of Careers and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
127 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Academy of Careers and Technology is 90.7% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and 1.43% Two or More Races. 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 2021, 10 more women than men received degrees from Academy of Careers and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Academy of Careers and Technology is white (137 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Academy of Careers and Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (23 degrees) and General Cosmetology (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Academy of Careers and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (21 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 Academy of Careers and Technology are Registered nurses (1,333,062 people), Medical & health services managers (146,170 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,287 people), and Physicians (107,033 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology in 2021 are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees), Health (59 degrees), and Precision Production (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees), Health (59 degrees), and Precision Production (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Academy of Careers and Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,445,052 people), Outpatient care centers (215,840 people), Elementary & secondary schools (214,186 people), Offices of physicians (193,001 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (128,687 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Academy of Careers and Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
26 degrees awarded
Electrician
23 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Academy of Careers and Technology was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Academy of Careers and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology, which is 0.875 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Academy of Careers and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 14 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 15.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Academy of Careers and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Careers and Technology is white (137 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
71 degrees awarded
White Male
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Careers and Technology is white female (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (66 degrees).