Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,607

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.71%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is a higher education institution located in Kalamazoo County, MI. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo were Medical Assistant (50 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (14 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees).

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo. 95.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (62 degrees), 6.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 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 $18,607.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,607

2021 Value

3.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,607. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo grew by 3.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 50% with respect to 2020, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (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.

6.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo was 6.71%, which represents 69 out of the 1028 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

Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo had a total enrollment of 91 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is 91 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% White, 34.1% Black or African American, 7.69% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91 students. The full-time enrollment at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is 91 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
44 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is 48.4% White, 34.1% Black or African American, 7.69% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% Two or More Races. 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, 81 more women than men received degrees from Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is white (62 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is Medical Assistant (50 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (14 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (72 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo in 2021 are Health (72 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo are Health (72 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo are Health (72 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
50 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
14 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo was Medical Assistant with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo 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 Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo, which is 0.0471 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (85).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0638 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo in Medical Assistant, which is 15.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 58% of students graduating from Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% 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)

White
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is white (62 degrees awarded). There were 6.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

4.49% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo is white female (60 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (9 degrees).