Brown Mackie College-Merrillville

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,592

2016 Student Loan

22.9%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

123

65% Full-Time

About

Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IN. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville were Occupational Therapist Assistant (49 degrees awarded), General Business (14 degrees), and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (9 degrees).

In 2017, 133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville. 82.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (59 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is $11,592, which is $−192 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is $11,592

In 2017, 92% of undergraduate students attending Brown Mackie College-Merrillville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,592

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was $11,592.

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Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Brown Mackie College-Merrillville (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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2016, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville (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.

22.9%

2016 Default Rate

2712

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was 22.9%, which represents 2712 out of the 11840 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

Brown Mackie College-Merrillville had a total enrollment of 123 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is 80 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52% Black or African American, 26.8% White, 8.13% Two or More Races, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.813% Asian, and 0.813% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.5%), followed by White Female (20%) and Black or African American Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 123 students. The full-time enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is 80 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

40%

2012 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Brown Mackie College-Merrillville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
64 enrolled students
White
33 enrolled students
Two or More Races
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is 52% Black or African American, 26.8% White, 8.13% Two or More Races, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.813% Asian, and 0.813% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 87 more women than men received degrees from Brown Mackie College-Merrillville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is black or african american (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is Occupational Therapist Assistant (49 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (14 degrees) and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (9 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), and Health (86 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville in 2017 are Legal (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), Health (86 degrees), and Business (20 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are Legal (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), Health (86 degrees), and Business (20 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are Legal (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), Health (86 degrees), and Business (20 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2017)

Occupational Therapist Assistant
49 degree-majors awarded
General Business
14 degree-majors awarded
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was Occupational Therapist Assistant with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville, which is 0.209 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 0.195 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville in Occupational Therapist Assistant, which is 5.13 times more than the 8 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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 (2017)

Black or African American
59 degrees awarded
White
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is black or african american (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

0.752% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded
White Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is black or african american female (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (44 degrees).

Operations

Brown Mackie College-Merrillville employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.72M

2017 Salaries

22%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Brown Mackie College-Merrillville paid a median of $1.72M in salaries, a 22% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$53k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brown Mackie College-Merrillville paid a total of $53k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.08% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brown Mackie College-Merrillville.