Citizens School of Nursing

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,378

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.9%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

55.6%

9 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

105

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.7%

2 Graduates

About

Citizens School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Citizens School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Citizens School of Nursing. 93.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (53 degrees), 26.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,378.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Citizens School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,378

2021 Value

3.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Citizens School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,378. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Citizens School of Nursing grew by 3.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Citizens School of Nursing (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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Citizens School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 62.1% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Citizens School of Nursing (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.

2.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Citizens School of Nursing was 2.9%, which represents 2 out of the 69 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.

Admissions

Citizens School of Nursing received 9 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.2% annual growth. Out of those 9 applicants, 5 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.6% acceptance rate.

There were 105 students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing in 2021.

Citizens School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 9

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing was 55.6% (5 admissions from 9 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 54.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.2%, while admissions declined by −16.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Citizens School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 105 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing is 105 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Citizens School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.6% White, 4.76% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, and 1.9% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (79%), followed by White Male (9.52%) and Black or African American Female (3.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 105 students. The full-time enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing is 105 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Citizens School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Citizens School of Nursing was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Citizens School of Nursing had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Citizens School of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
93 enrolled students
Black or African American
5 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Citizens School of Nursing is 88.6% White, 4.76% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, and 1.9% 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, 50 more women than men received degrees from Citizens School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Citizens School of Nursing is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Citizens School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Citizens School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (58 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 Citizens School of Nursing 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 Citizens School of Nursing in 2021 are Health (58 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 Citizens School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Citizens School of Nursing are Health (58 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 Citizens School of Nursing 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 Citizens School of Nursing are Health (58 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 Citizens School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Citizens School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Citizens School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing, which is 0.0741 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Citizens School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0741 times less than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 13.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Citizens School of Nursing is Male and White (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 (2021)

White
53 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Citizens School of Nursing is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
49 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Citizens School of Nursing is white female (49 degrees awarded). There were 12.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4 degrees).

Operations

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$396k - Federal
$125k - State
$8.25k - Local

As of 2021, Citizens School of Nursing received $396k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $125k from state grants and contracts, and $8.25k from local grants and contracts.