Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg

www.brightwoodcareer.edu

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2017 Average Net Price

$20,855

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

32%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

178

100% Full-Time

About

Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is a higher education institution located in Dauphin County, PA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg were Medical Assistant (113 degrees awarded) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (11 degrees).

In 2018, 139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg. 82% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (55 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,855.

In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,855

2017 Value

9.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,855. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg grew by 9.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg (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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg (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.

32%

2015 Default Rate

349

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg was 32%, which represents 349 out of the 1090 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

Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg had a total enrollment of 178 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is 178 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Two or More Races, and 2.81% Asian.

Students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.3%) and White Male (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 178 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is 178 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
66 enrolled students
Black or African American
51 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is 37.1% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Two or More Races, and 2.81% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 89 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is white (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is Medical Assistant (113 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (11 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (124 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Protective Services (6 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg in 2018 are Health (124 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Protective Services (6 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are Health (124 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Protective Services (6 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg 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 Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
113 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
11 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg was Medical Assistant with 113 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

114

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg, which is 0.219 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (114).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg in Medical Assistant, which is 0.108 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg in Medical Assistant, which is 9.27 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2017 at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all 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 (2018)

White
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is white (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

14.4% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg is white female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (32 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg employs 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are Male No academic rank (2), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.1M

2017 Salaries

5.48%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg paid a median of $1.1M in salaries, a 5.48% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$104k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg paid a total of $104k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.53% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg was No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg was Male No academic rank with 2 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg.