Brightwood College-Houston

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2017 Average Net Price

$21,726

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

18.1%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

371

100% Full-Time

About

Brightwood College-Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Houston were Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), Health Aide (59 degrees), and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

In 2018, 249 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Houston. 94.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (122 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,726.

In 2017, 76% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,726

2017 Value

3.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood College-Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,726. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Houston grew by 3.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-Houston (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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.7% with respect to 2016, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Houston (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.

18.1%

2015 Default Rate

116

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Houston was 18.1%, which represents 116 out of the 640 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 College-Houston had a total enrollment of 371 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston is 371 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 38.8% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.539% Asian, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (35%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 371 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Houston is 371 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

85%

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 College-Houston was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Brightwood College-Houston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
170 enrolled students
Black or African American
144 enrolled students
White
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Houston is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 38.8% Black or African American, 11.3% White, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.539% Asian, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 2018, 223 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Houston is hispanic or latino (122 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Houston is Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), followed by Health Aide (59 degrees) and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (249 degrees awarded).

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 College-Houston 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 College-Houston in 2018 are Health (249 degrees awarded) (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 College-Houston are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Houston are Health (249 degrees awarded) (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 College-Houston 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).

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Houston are Health (249 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brightwood College-Houston.

Most Common (2017)

Health Aide
105 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
80 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
47 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Houston was Health Aide with 105 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

236

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston, which is 0.0551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (236).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0442 times less than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Houston in Medical Assistant, which is 22.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood College-Houston is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
80 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Houston is hispanic or latino (122 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

0.803% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
75 degrees awarded
White Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Houston is hispanic or latino female (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (75 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood College-Houston employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood College-Houston are Female No academic rank (5), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.82M

2017 Salaries

8.37%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood College-Houston paid a median of $1.82M in salaries, a 8.37% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$369k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood College-Houston paid a total of $369k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Houston was Female No academic rank with 5 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood College-Houston.