Altierus Career College-Tampa

https://www.altierus.org/campus/tampa

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,775

1.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,776

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

511

95.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.2%

230 Graduates

About

Altierus Career College-Tampa is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Tampa were Electrician (64 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (63 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (32 degrees).

In 2021, 270 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Tampa. 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (108 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Tampa is $14,775, which is $2,991 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Tampa is $14,775, which is $2,991 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,776.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Tampa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,775

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Tampa was $14,775. The cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Tampa is $2,991 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$21,776

2021 Value

4.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Altierus Career College-Tampa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,776. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Tampa grew by 4.4%.

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

$8,784

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Tampa was of $8,784 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.46% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Tampa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career College-Tampa (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-Tampa 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-Tampa had a total enrollment of 511 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tampa is 487 students and the part-time enrollment is 24. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Tampa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Tampa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 28.6% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 7.44% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Tampa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.7%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tampa in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 511 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Tampa is 487 and the part-time enrollment is 24. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Tampa are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 Altierus Career College-Tampa was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Altierus Career College-Tampa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
166 enrolled students
Black or African American
146 enrolled students
White
135 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Tampa is 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 28.6% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 7.44% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.196% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 fewer women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Tampa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Tampa is hispanic or latino (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Tampa is Electrician (64 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (63 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Tampa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (64 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (63 degrees), and Health (136 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-Tampa are Registered nurses (1,341,630 people), Software developers (512,808 people), Other managers (188,770 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Tampa in 2021 are Construction (64 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (63 degrees), Health (136 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Tampa are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Tampa are Construction (64 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (63 degrees), Health (136 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 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 Altierus Career College-Tampa are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,500,372 people), Computer Systems Design (581,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (272,209 people), Outpatient care centers (226,290 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (208,794 people).

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-Tampa.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
64 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
63 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Tampa was Electrician with 64 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

115

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tampa, which is 1.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (115).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tampa in Electrician, which is 31 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Tampa in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 9.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 67% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Tampa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Altierus Career College-Tampa is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
108 degrees awarded
White
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Tampa is hispanic or latino (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (85 degrees).

3.7% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
67 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Tampa is hispanic or latino male (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Tampa employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Tampa are Male Instructor (6), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Tampa are: Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.63M

2021 Salaries

7.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Tampa paid a median of $3.63M in salaries, a 7.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$661k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Tampa paid a total of $661k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Tampa was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Tampa were Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Tampa was Male Instructor with 6 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Altierus Career College-Tampa.