Concorde Career College-Memphis

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,158

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.71%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.3%

663 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,370

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.5%

504 Graduates

About

Concorde Career College-Memphis is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Concorde Career College-Memphis were Dental Assisting (97 degrees awarded) and Surgical Technologist (11 degrees).

In 2021, 758 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Concorde Career College-Memphis. 92% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.05% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (343 degrees), 5.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (65 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,158.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Concorde Career College-Memphis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,158

2021 Value

8.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Concorde Career College-Memphis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,158. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Concorde Career College-Memphis grew by 8.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Concorde Career College-Memphis (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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Concorde Career College-Memphis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.8% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Concorde Career College-Memphis (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.

4.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Concorde Career College-Memphis was 4.71%, which represents 65 out of the 1381 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

Concorde Career College-Memphis received 663 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 26% annual growth. Out of those 663 applicants, 612 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,370 students enrolled at Concorde Career College-Memphis in 2021.

Concorde Career College-Memphis has an overall enrollment yield of 61.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

612

Accepted Out of 663

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Memphis was 92.3% (612 admissions from 663 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 26%, while admissions grew by 19.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Memphis (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Concorde Career College-Memphis had a total enrollment of 1,370 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Concorde Career College-Memphis is 1,370 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Concorde Career College-Memphis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Concorde Career College-Memphis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% Black or African American, 9.64% White, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 0.876% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.803% Two or More Races, 0.438% Asian, and 0.365% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Concorde Career College-Memphis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.3%), followed by White Female (9.05%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Concorde Career College-Memphis in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,370 students. The full-time enrollment at Concorde Career College-Memphis is 1,370 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Concorde Career College-Memphis are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

44%

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 Concorde Career College-Memphis was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Concorde Career College-Memphis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
729 enrolled students
White
132 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Concorde Career College-Memphis is 53.2% Black or African American, 9.64% White, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 0.876% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.803% Two or More Races, 0.438% Asian, and 0.365% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 636 more women than men received degrees from Concorde Career College-Memphis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Concorde Career College-Memphis is black or african american (343 degrees awarded). There were 5.28 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (65 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Concorde Career College-Memphis is Dental Assisting (97 degrees awarded), followed by Surgical Technologist (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Concorde Career College-Memphis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (758 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis in 2021 are Health (758 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Concorde Career College-Memphis are Health (758 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis are Health (758 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 Concorde Career College-Memphis.

Most Common (2021)

Respiratory Care Therapist
43 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
35 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Concorde Career College-Memphis was Respiratory Care Therapist with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Concorde Career College-Memphis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

697

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Concorde Career College-Memphis, which is 0.0875 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (697).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Concorde Career College-Memphis in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.563 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 255 degrees were awarded to men at Concorde Career College-Memphis in Medical Assistant, which is 51 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Concorde Career College-Memphis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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 2021 at Concorde Career College-Memphis is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

Black or African American
343 degrees awarded
White
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Concorde Career College-Memphis is black or african american (343 degrees awarded). There were 5.28 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (65 degrees).

40.8% of degree recipients (309 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
324 degrees awarded
White Female
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Concorde Career College-Memphis is black or african american female (324 degrees awarded). There were 5.79 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (56 degrees).

Operations

Concorde Career College-Memphis employs 31 Instructors. Most academics at Concorde Career College-Memphis are Female Instructor (25), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concorde Career College-Memphis are: Management, with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Sales and related with 15 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.66M - Federal
$586k - State
$77k - Local

As of 2021, Concorde Career College-Memphis received $6.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $586k from state grants and contracts, and $77k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$6.35M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Concorde Career College-Memphis paid a median of $6.35M in salaries, a 16.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Concorde Career College-Memphis paid a total of $1.67M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Concorde Career College-Memphis was Instructor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Concorde Career College-Memphis were Management with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Sales and related with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Concorde Career College-Memphis was Female Instructor with 25 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Concorde Career College-Memphis.