Astrodome Career Centers

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,763

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.722%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

259

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

91%

213 Graduates

About

Astrodome Career Centers is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Astrodome Career Centers were Medical Assistant (77 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (29 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (1 degrees).

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Astrodome Career Centers. 99.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0.935% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (67 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,763.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Astrodome Career Centers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,763

2021 Value

25.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Astrodome Career Centers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,763. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Astrodome Career Centers grew by 25.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Astrodome Career Centers (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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Astrodome Career Centers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 161% with respect to 2020, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Astrodome Career Centers (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.

0.722%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Astrodome Career Centers was 0.722%, which represents 17 out of the 2354 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

Astrodome Career Centers had a total enrollment of 259 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Astrodome Career Centers is 259 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Astrodome Career Centers are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Astrodome Career Centers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% Black or African American, 5.41% White, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.772% Asian, 0.386% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Astrodome Career Centers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (56.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (29.3%) and White Female (5.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Astrodome Career Centers in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 259 students. The full-time enrollment at Astrodome Career Centers is 259 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Astrodome Career Centers (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 Astrodome Career Centers was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Astrodome Career Centers had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Astrodome Career Centers (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
158 enrolled students
Black or African American
78 enrolled students
White
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Astrodome Career Centers is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% Black or African American, 5.41% White, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.772% Asian, 0.386% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.386% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 105 more women than men received degrees from Astrodome Career Centers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Astrodome Career Centers is hispanic or latino (67 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Astrodome Career Centers is Medical Assistant (77 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (29 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Astrodome Career Centers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (107 degrees awarded).

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 Astrodome Career Centers are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Astrodome Career Centers in 2021 are Health (107 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Astrodome Career Centers are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Astrodome Career Centers are Health (107 degrees awarded) (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 Astrodome Career Centers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Astrodome Career Centers are Health (107 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Astrodome Career Centers.

Medical Assistant

Most Common (2020)

89 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Astrodome Career Centers was Medical Assistant with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

106

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Astrodome Career Centers, which is 0.00943 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (106).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Astrodome Career Centers by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Astrodome Career Centers in Dental Assisting, which is 0.0357 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to women at Astrodome Career Centers in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 76% of students graduating from Astrodome Career Centers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Astrodome Career Centers is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

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, 3.76% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Astrodome Career Centers is hispanic or latino (67 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

1.87% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Astrodome Career Centers is hispanic or latino female (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (31 degrees).

Operations

Astrodome Career Centers employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Astrodome Career Centers are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Astrodome Career Centers are: Management, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$656k

2021 Salaries

42%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Astrodome Career Centers paid a median of $656k in salaries, a 42% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$447k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Astrodome Career Centers paid a total of $447k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 68.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Astrodome Career Centers was Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Astrodome Career Centers were Management with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Astrodome Career Centers was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Astrodome Career Centers.