Elaine Sterling Institute

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,211

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.803%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

617

85.1% Full-Time

About

Elaine Sterling Institute is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Elaine Sterling Institute were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (166 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 229 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elaine Sterling Institute. 96.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.06% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (190 degrees), 17.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,211.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Elaine Sterling Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,211

2021 Value

7.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Elaine Sterling Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,211. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Elaine Sterling Institute grew by 7.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Elaine Sterling Institute (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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Elaine Sterling Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.96% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Elaine Sterling Institute (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.

0.803%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Elaine Sterling Institute was 0.803%, which represents 2 out of the 249 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

Elaine Sterling Institute had a total enrollment of 617 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Elaine Sterling Institute is 525 students and the part-time enrollment is 92. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Elaine Sterling Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elaine Sterling Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.9% Black or African American, 6.65% White, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Two or More Races, 0.81% Asian, and 0.486% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Elaine Sterling Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (74.9%), followed by White Female (7.43%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elaine Sterling Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 617 students. The full-time enrollment at Elaine Sterling Institute is 525 and the part-time enrollment is 92.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Elaine Sterling Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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 Elaine Sterling Institute was 3%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Elaine Sterling Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Elaine Sterling Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
493 enrolled students
White
41 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elaine Sterling Institute is 79.9% Black or African American, 6.65% White, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Two or More Races, 0.81% Asian, and 0.486% 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.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (4.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 215 more women than men received degrees from Elaine Sterling Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Elaine Sterling Institute is black or african american (190 degrees awarded). There were 17.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Elaine Sterling Institute is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (166 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Elaine Sterling Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (214 degrees awarded) and Health (15 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 Elaine Sterling Institute 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 Elaine Sterling Institute in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (214 degrees awarded) and Health (15 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 Elaine Sterling Institute are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Elaine Sterling Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (214 degrees awarded) and Health (15 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 Elaine Sterling Institute 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 Elaine Sterling Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (214 degrees awarded) and Health (15 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 Elaine Sterling Institute.

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

Most Common (2021)

166 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Elaine Sterling Institute was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Elaine Sterling Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

222

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Elaine Sterling Institute, which is 0.0315 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (222).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Elaine Sterling Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Elaine Sterling Institute in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 0.0311 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Elaine Sterling Institute in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 32.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 74% of students graduating from Elaine Sterling Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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
190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elaine Sterling Institute is black or african american (190 degrees awarded). There were 17.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

3.06% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
184 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elaine Sterling Institute is black or african american female (184 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (10 degrees).