Altierus Career College-San Antonio

https://www.altierus.org/campus/san-antonio

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2017 Average Net Price

$13,446

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

27.4%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

134

100% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-San Antonio is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-San Antonio were Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (67 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (20 degrees).

In 2017, 168 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-San Antonio. 48.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (92 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,446.

In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-San Antonio received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$13,446

2017 Value

4.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-San Antonio had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,446. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-San Antonio grew by 4.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-San Antonio (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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-San Antonio received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2016, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career College-San Antonio (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.

27.4%

2015 Default Rate

353

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-San Antonio was 27.4%, which represents 353 out of the 1290 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-San Antonio had a total enrollment of 134 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is 134 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-San Antonio are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-San Antonio, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Black or African American, 17.2% White, and 2.99% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-San Antonio in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (30.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28.4%) and Black or African American Male (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-San Antonio in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 134 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is 134 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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 College-San Antonio was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career College-San Antonio had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
79 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students
White
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is 59% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Black or African American, 17.2% White, and 2.99% 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 2017, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-San Antonio. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is hispanic or latino (92 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (67 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (20 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-San Antonio, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (67 degrees awarded) and Health (101 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 College-San Antonio 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 College-San Antonio in 2017 are Engineering Technologies (67 degrees awarded) and Health (101 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 College-San Antonio are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-San Antonio are Engineering Technologies (67 degrees awarded) and Health (101 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 College-San Antonio 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 College-San Antonio are Engineering Technologies (67 degrees awarded) and Health (101 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 College-San Antonio.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Assistant
81 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
67 degree-majors awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-San Antonio was Medical Assistant with 81 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-San Antonio, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-San Antonio in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-San Antonio in Medical Assistant, which is 4.79 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is hispanic or latino (92 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Hispanic or Latino Male
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-San Antonio is hispanic or latino male (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (43 degrees).