Brightwood College-San Diego

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2017 Average Net Price

$26,449

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

14.3%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

912

100% Full-Time

About

Brightwood College-San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-San Diego were Medical Assistant (130 degrees awarded), Health Aide (119 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2018, 367 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-San Diego. 80.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (128 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (75 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,449.

In 2017, 66% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-San Diego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$26,449

2017 Value

9.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood College-San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,449. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-San Diego grew by 9.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-San Diego (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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-San Diego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2016, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-San Diego (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.

14.3%

2015 Default Rate

142

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-San Diego was 14.3%, which represents 142 out of the 993 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

Brightwood College-San Diego had a total enrollment of 912 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-San Diego is 912 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Diego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 21.8% Asian, 8.22% Black or African American, 1.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.75% Two or More Races, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Diego in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26%), followed by White Female (18.1%) and Asian Female (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood College-San Diego in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 912 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-San Diego is 912 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brightwood College-San Diego (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

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 Brightwood College-San Diego was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Brightwood College-San Diego had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brightwood College-San Diego (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
302 enrolled students
White
211 enrolled students
Asian
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-San Diego is 33.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 21.8% Asian, 8.22% Black or African American, 1.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.75% Two or More Races, and 0.11% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 90 students (9.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 227 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-San Diego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-San Diego is hispanic or latino (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (75 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-San Diego is Medical Assistant (130 degrees awarded), followed by Health Aide (119 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (364 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Protective Services (1 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 Brightwood College-San Diego 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 Brightwood College-San Diego in 2018 are Health (364 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Protective Services (1 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 Brightwood College-San Diego are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-San Diego are Health (364 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Protective Services (1 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 Brightwood College-San Diego 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 Brightwood College-San Diego.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
130 degree-majors awarded
Health Aide
119 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-San Diego was Medical Assistant with 130 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

297

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Diego, which is 0.236 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (297).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-San Diego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Diego in Health Aide, which is 0.352 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-San Diego in Medical Assistant, which is 5.84 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (91.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood College-San Diego is Male and White (91.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2018)

Hispanic or Latino
128 degrees awarded
White
75 degrees awarded
Asian
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-San Diego is hispanic or latino (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (75 degrees).

11.2% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Hispanic or Latino Female
106 degrees awarded
White Female
63 degrees awarded
Asian Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-San Diego is hispanic or latino female (106 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (63 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood College-San Diego employs 37 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood College-San Diego are Female No academic rank (33), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Diego are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.72M

2017 Salaries

4.49%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood College-San Diego paid a median of $6.72M in salaries, a 4.49% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood College-San Diego paid a total of $2.79M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Diego was No academic rank with 37 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-San Diego were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 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 Brightwood College-San Diego was Female No academic rank with 33 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood College-San Diego.