Altierus Career College-Bissonnet

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,975

1.05% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,250

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

746

97.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.2%

204 Graduates

About

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet were Medical Assistant (102 degrees awarded), Electrician (71 degrees), and Dental Assisting (63 degrees).

In 2021, 364 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (182 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is $14,975, which is $2,990 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is $14,975, which is $2,990 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,250.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Bissonnet received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,975

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was $14,975. The cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is $2,990 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,250

2021 Value

0.375%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,250. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet grew by 0.375%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,766

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was of $8,766 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.47% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet (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.

5.86%

2019 Default Rate

137

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was 5.86%, which represents 137 out of the 2337 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

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had a total enrollment of 746 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 724 students and the part-time enrollment is 22. This means that 97.1% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.2% Black or African American, 8.45% White, 4.16% Asian, 3.62% Two or More Races, and 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 746 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 724 and the part-time enrollment is 22.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Altierus Career College-Bissonnet had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
322 enrolled students
Black or African American
300 enrolled students
White
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.2% Black or African American, 8.45% White, 4.16% Asian, 3.62% Two or More Races, and 0.134% 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 2021, 86 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is hispanic or latino (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is Medical Assistant (102 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (71 degrees) and Dental Assisting (63 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), and Health (241 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 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Registered nurses (1,341,630 people), Software developers (512,808 people), Other managers (188,770 people), Medical & health services managers (151,489 people), and Pharmacists (132,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in 2021 are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Health (241 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Health (241 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 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 Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,500,372 people), Computer Systems Design (581,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (272,209 people), Outpatient care centers (226,290 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (208,794 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Altierus Career College-Bissonnet.

Most Common (2020)

Medical Assistant
89 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
65 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was Medical Assistant with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

139

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

225

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet, which is 0.618 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (225).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in Electrician, which is 34.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet in Medical Assistant, which is 11.8 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Altierus Career College-Bissonnet completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Hispanic or Latino
182 degrees awarded
Black or African American
121 degrees awarded
White
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is hispanic or latino (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (121 degrees).

2.2% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet is hispanic or latino female (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (85 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet employs 8 Instructors. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.31M

2021 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet paid a median of $3.31M in salaries, a 13.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$454k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Altierus Career College-Bissonnet paid a total of $454k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Bissonnet was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

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