Compass Career College

www.compasscareercollege.net/

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2021 Average Net Price

$17,480

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

163

100% Full-Time

About

Compass Career College is a higher education institution located in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Compass Career College were General Cosmetology (19 degrees awarded) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 degrees).

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Compass Career College. 78.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (62 degrees), 1.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,480.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending Compass Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,480

2021 Value

9.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Compass Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,480. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Compass Career College grew by 9.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Compass Career College (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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Compass Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Compass Career College (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.

2.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Compass Career College was 2.14%, which represents 4 out of the 187 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

Compass Career College had a total enrollment of 163 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Compass Career College is 163 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Compass Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Compass Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% Black or African American, 42.3% White, 2.45% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.613% Asian.

Students enrolled at Compass Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.1%), followed by White Female (39.3%) and Black or African American Male (5.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Compass Career College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 163 students. The full-time enrollment at Compass Career College is 163 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Compass Career College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Compass Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
89 enrolled students
White
69 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Compass Career College is 54.6% Black or African American, 42.3% White, 2.45% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.613% Asian. 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, 65 more women than men received degrees from Compass Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Compass Career College is black or african american (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Compass Career College is General Cosmetology (19 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Compass Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (25 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Health (71 degrees).

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 Compass Career College are Registered nurses (1,332,143 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 Compass Career College in 2021 are Precision Production (25 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Health (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Compass Career College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Compass Career College are Precision Production (25 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Health (71 degrees) (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 Compass Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Compass Career College are Precision Production (25 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Health (71 degrees) (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 Compass Career College.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
19 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Compass Career College was General Cosmetology with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Compass Career College, which is 0.278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Compass Career College in Welding Technology, which is 3.17 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Compass Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Compass Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
62 degrees awarded
White
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Compass Career College is black or african american (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
50 degrees awarded
White Female
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Compass Career College is black or african american female (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (33 degrees).