Argosy University-San Diego

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2.21% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$26,460

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

247

52.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

50%

4 Graduates

About

Argosy University-San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Argosy University-San Diego were General Psychology (16 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees), and General Business (4 degrees).

In 2017, 94 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-San Diego. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (38 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-San Diego is $13,344, which is $-7,389 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-San Diego is $13,344, which is $-7,389 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,460.

In 2017, 72% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 46% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-San Diego was $13,344. The cost of tuition at Argosy University-San Diego is $-7,389 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$26,460

2017 Value

27.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Argosy University-San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,460. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Argosy University-San Diego grew by 27.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-San Diego (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

$10,640

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-San Diego was of $10,640 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.81% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Argosy University-San Diego (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

46%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-San Diego received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 5.26% with respect to 2016, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-San Diego (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.

Enrollment

Argosy University-San Diego has a total enrollment of 247 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-San Diego is 130 students and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Argosy University-San Diego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 3.24% Asian, 1.62% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.62% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-San Diego in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Male (20.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.8%) and White Female (18.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (25%), followed by White Female (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 247 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-San Diego is 130 and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Argosy University-San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

33%

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 Argosy University-San Diego was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Argosy University-San Diego had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
75
White
74
Black or African American
73

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-San Diego is 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 3.24% Asian, 1.62% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.62% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Two or More Races. 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 6 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 16 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-San Diego. The majority of degree recipients at Argosy University-San Diego are white (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Argosy University-San Diego is General Psychology (16 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees) and General Business (4 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (22 degrees awarded), Protective Services (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees).

Workforce

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 Argosy University-San Diego are Registered nurses (1,438,728 people), Accountants & auditors (1,127,308 people), Other managers (750,457 people), Financial managers (445,404 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (414,518 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-San Diego are Psychology (22 degrees awarded), Protective Services (8 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (34 degrees), and Health (22 degrees).

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-San Diego are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

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 Argosy University-San Diego are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,914,373 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,039,160 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (604,281 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (536,454 people), and Banking & related activities (526,042 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-San Diego.

Most Common

General Psychology
16 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
8 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
4 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Argosy University-San Diego was General Psychology with 16 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-San Diego, which is 0.709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (55).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-San Diego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-San Diego in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Argosy University-San Diego in Marriage & Family Therapy, which is 2.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Argosy University-San Diego is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-San Diego is white (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

2.13% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
16 degrees awarded
White Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Argosy University-San Diego is white female (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (16 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-San Diego has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Argosy University-San Diego had a total salary expenditure of $3.87M. Argosy University-San Diego employs 0 N/A, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Argosy University-San Diego are N/A (0), N/A(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-San Diego are: Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

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This line chart shows how the endowment at Argosy University-San Diego (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.1M - Federal
$37.5k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Argosy University-San Diego received $2.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $37.5k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.5M

2017 Salaries

14.4%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-San Diego paid a median of $1.5M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($3.87M) and a 14.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.5% decline from 2015 and a 13% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

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Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In N/A, Argosy University-San Diego paid a total of $N/A to 0 employees working as instructors, which represents N/A% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

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Most Common Instructor

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Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

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This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-San Diego.

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