Helms College

www.helms.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,720

2021 Average Net Price

$20,445

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.16%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

218

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.9%

100 Graduates

About

Helms College is a higher education institution located in Bibb County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Helms College were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (64 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (33 degrees).

In 2021, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Helms College. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (128 degrees), 3.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Helms College is $12,720, which is $735 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Helms College is $12,720, which is $735 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,445.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Helms College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,720

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Helms College was $12,720. The cost of tuition at Helms College is $735 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Helms College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,445

2021 Value

19.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Helms College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,445. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Helms College grew by 19.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Helms College (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

$10,665

Room and Board

$657

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Helms College was of $10,665 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $657. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Helms College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Helms College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Helms College (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.

2.16%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Helms College was 2.16%, which represents 4 out of the 185 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

Helms College had a total enrollment of 218 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Helms College is 218 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Helms College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Helms College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.6% Black or African American, 22.9% White, 3.67% Two or More Races, and 0.917% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Helms College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.5%) and White Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Helms College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 218 students. The full-time enrollment at Helms College is 218 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Helms College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Helms College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
156 enrolled students
White
50 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Helms College is 71.6% Black or African American, 22.9% White, 3.67% Two or More Races, and 0.917% Hispanic or Latino. 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, 79 more women than men received degrees from Helms College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Helms College is black or african american (128 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Helms College is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (64 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Helms College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (50 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 Helms College are Registered nurses (1,332,143 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 Helms College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Helms College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Helms College are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (50 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 Helms College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,625 people), Outpatient care centers (215,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,841 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Helms College are Personal & Culinary Services (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (50 degrees) (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 Helms College.

Most Common (2021)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
64 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Helms College was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 64 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

124

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College, which is 0.363 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (124).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Helms College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.541 times less than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.85 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 74% of students graduating from Helms College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Helms College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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)

Black or African American
128 degrees awarded
White
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Helms College is black or african american (128 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

0.592% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
96 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
32 degrees awarded
White Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Helms College is black or african american female (96 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (32 degrees).

Operations

Helms College employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Helms College are Female Instructor (8), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Helms College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.14M

2021 Salaries

19.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Helms College paid a median of $2.14M in salaries, a 19.4% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$510k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Helms College paid a total of $510k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Helms College was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Helms College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Helms College was Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Helms College.