Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs

https://www.altierus.org/campus/colorado-springs

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,865

2017 Average Net Price

$14,113

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

32.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

98.9% Full-Time

About

Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs were Dental Assisting (24 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (22 degrees), and Massage Therapy (15 degrees).

In 2017, 83 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs. 80.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (35 degrees), 2.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is $11,865, which is $3,897 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is $11,865

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,113.

In 2017, 72% of undergraduate students attending Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,865

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was $11,865.

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

Average Net Price

$14,113

2017 Value

22.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,113. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs grew by 22.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs (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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 8.86% with respect to 2016, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

32.6%

2015 Default Rate

352

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was 32.6%, which represents 352 out of the 1080 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-Colorado Springs had a total enrollment of 87 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is 86 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.8% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Two or More Races, 5.75% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87 students. The full-time enrollment at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is 86 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
32 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is 36.8% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Two or More Races, 5.75% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.3% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 51 more women than men received degrees from Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is Dental Assisting (24 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (22 degrees) and Massage Therapy (15 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (69 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 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 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs 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 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs in 2017 are Health (69 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are Health (69 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs 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).

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-Colorado Springs.

Most Common (2017)

Dental Assisting
24 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
22 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was Dental Assisting with 24 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs, which is 0.239 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs in Securities Services Management, which is 5 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs in Dental Assisting, which is 11 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2017 at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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 (2017)

White
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

3.61% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs is white female (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (14 degrees).

Operations

Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$951k

2017 Salaries

18.6%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs paid a median of $951k in salaries, a 18.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41.6k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs paid a total of $41.6k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Altierus Career College-Colorado Springs was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

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