Argosy University-Los Angeles

www.argosy.edu/locations/los-angeles

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$15,007

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

15.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

388

37.1% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Argosy University-Los Angeles were General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), General Business (14 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees).

In 2018, 111 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Los Angeles. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (41 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles is $13,344, which is $−9,840 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,007.

In 2018, 73% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Los Angeles was $13,344.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,007

2018 Value

36.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,007. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Los Angeles grew by 36.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Los Angeles (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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Los Angeles (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.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Los Angeles was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 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

Argosy University-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 388 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 144 students and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% Black or African American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 4.12% Asian, 1.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.773% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.6%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (22.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 388 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 144 and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2016 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Argosy University-Los Angeles had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
132 enrolled students
White
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Los Angeles is 42.8% Black or African American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 4.12% Asian, 1.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.773% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 5 students (1.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 47 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Los Angeles is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Argosy University-Los Angeles is General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (14 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Protective Services (11 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles in 2018 are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), Business (39 degrees), and Health (16 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles are Psychology (28 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), Business (39 degrees), and Health (16 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles 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 Argosy University-Los Angeles.

Most Common (2018)

General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
General Business
14 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
11 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Argosy University-Los Angeles was General Psychology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Argosy University-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles in General Business, which is 1.43 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Los Angeles in General Psychology, which is 11.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Argosy University-Los Angeles is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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)

Black or African American
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Los Angeles is black or african american (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino female (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Los Angeles are: Management, with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.83M

2017 Salaries

16%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Los Angeles paid a median of $1.83M in salaries, a 16% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Los Angeles were Management with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.