RWM Fiber Optics

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2017 Average Net Price

$15,837

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

27.9%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

111

100% Full-Time

About

RWM Fiber Optics is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2018, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at RWM Fiber Optics were Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (254 degrees awarded) and Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology (80 degrees).

In 2018, 334 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at RWM Fiber Optics. 19.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 80.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (182 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,837.

In 2017, 80% of undergraduate students attending RWM Fiber Optics received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,837

2017 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 RWM Fiber Optics had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,837. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of RWM Fiber Optics grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of RWM Fiber Optics (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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at RWM Fiber Optics received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 9.59% with respect to 2016, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at RWM Fiber Optics (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.

27.9%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at RWM Fiber Optics was 27.9%, which represents 17 out of the 61 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

RWM Fiber Optics had a total enrollment of 111 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at RWM Fiber Optics is 111 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at RWM Fiber Optics are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at RWM Fiber Optics, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.8% Black or African American, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.01% White, 6.31% Asian, and 0.901% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at RWM Fiber Optics in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (40.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (35.1%) and White Male (8.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at RWM Fiber Optics in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 111 students. The full-time enrollment at RWM Fiber Optics is 111 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at RWM Fiber Optics (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2017 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 RWM Fiber Optics was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), RWM Fiber Optics had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at RWM Fiber Optics (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
39 enrolled students
White
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at RWM Fiber Optics is 46.8% Black or African American, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.01% White, 6.31% Asian, and 0.901% 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 2018, 202 fewer women than men received degrees from RWM Fiber Optics. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at RWM Fiber Optics is black or african american (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at RWM Fiber Optics is Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), followed by Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology (80 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at RWM Fiber Optics, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at RWM Fiber Optics are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at RWM Fiber Optics in 2018 are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 RWM Fiber Optics are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at RWM Fiber Optics are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at RWM Fiber Optics are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at RWM Fiber Optics are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by RWM Fiber Optics.

Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology

Most Common (2017)

42 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at RWM Fiber Optics was Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at RWM Fiber Optics according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

268

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 268 degrees were awarded to men at RWM Fiber Optics, which is 4.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (66).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at RWM Fiber Optics by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 189 degrees were awarded to men at RWM Fiber Optics in Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services, which is 2.91 times more than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 65 degrees were awarded to men at RWM Fiber Optics in Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services, which is 0.344 times less than the 189 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at RWM Fiber Optics is black or african american (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

0.898% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Male
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at RWM Fiber Optics is black or african american male (129 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (87 degrees).