Argosy University-Northern Virginia

www.argosy.edu/washingtondc

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2015 Student Loan

15.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

477

34.6% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Northern Virginia is a higher education institution located in Arlington County, VA. In 2018, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Argosy University-Northern Virginia were Clinical Psychology (51 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 125 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Northern Virginia. 76% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (55 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is $13,344, which is $−1,156 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is $13,344

In 2018, 60% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Northern Virginia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

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

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Northern Virginia (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%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Northern Virginia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 1.64% with respect to 2017, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Northern Virginia (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-Northern Virginia 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-Northern Virginia had a total enrollment of 477 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is 165 students and the part-time enrollment is 312. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Northern Virginia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Northern Virginia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% Black or African American, 38.6% White, 7.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Asian, and 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Northern Virginia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40%), followed by Asian Female (10%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.9%) and White Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Northern Virginia in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 477 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is 165 and the part-time enrollment is 312. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Northern Virginia are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2015 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-Northern Virginia was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Argosy University-Northern Virginia had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
218 enrolled students
White
184 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is 45.7% Black or African American, 38.6% White, 7.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Asian, and 0.21% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 13 students (2.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 65 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Northern Virginia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is black or african american (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is Clinical Psychology (51 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Northern Virginia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and EDUCATION. (8 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-Northern Virginia 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-Northern Virginia in 2018 are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), EDUCATION. (8 degrees), Health (21 degrees), and Business (8 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-Northern Virginia are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Northern Virginia are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), EDUCATION. (8 degrees), Health (21 degrees), and Business (8 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-Northern Virginia 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-Northern Virginia.

Clinical Psychology

Most Common (2018)

51 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Argosy University-Northern Virginia was Clinical Psychology with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Argosy University-Northern Virginia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Northern Virginia, which is 0.316 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Northern Virginia in Clinical Psychology, which is 0.186 times less than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Northern Virginia in Clinical Psychology, which is 5.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2014 at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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
55 degrees awarded
White
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is black or african american (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

2.4% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded
White Female
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Northern Virginia is black or african american female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (40 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-Northern Virginia employs 5 Professors, 5 Assistant professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Northern Virginia are Female Assistant professor (4), Male Professor (3), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Northern Virginia are: Management, with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.21M

2017 Salaries

11.5%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Northern Virginia paid a median of $4.21M in salaries, a 11.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-Northern Virginia paid a total of $1.07M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Argosy University-Northern Virginia were Professor with 5 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Northern Virginia were Management with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Argosy University-Northern Virginia was Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, Male Professor with 3 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-Northern Virginia.