Paier College (130110)

www.paiercollegeofart.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,920

17.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,768

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

5.62%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

61.5%

52 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

203

70.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.1%

4 Graduates

About

Paier College (130110) is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Paier College (130110) were Interior Architecture (15 degrees awarded), Commercial & Advertising Art (5 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (4 degrees).

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paier College (130110). 55.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (19 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paier College (130110) is $25,920, which is $10,756 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paier College (130110) was 5.62%, corresponding to 5 out of the 89 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Paier College (130110) is $25,920, which is $10,756 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,768.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Paier College (130110) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,920

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Paier College (130110) was $25,920. The cost of tuition at Paier College (130110) is $10,756 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Paier College (130110) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,768

2023 Value

7.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Paier College (130110) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,768. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Paier College (130110) grew by 7.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Paier College (130110) (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

$11,250

Room and Board

$2,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Paier College (130110) was of $11,250 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Paier College (130110) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Paier College (130110) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 28.8% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Paier College (130110) (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.

5.62%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paier College (130110) was 5.62%, which represents 5 out of the 89 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.

Admissions

Paier College (130110) received 52 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 52.7% annual growth. Out of those 52 applicants, 32 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.5% acceptance rate.

There were 203 students enrolled at Paier College (130110) in 2023.

Paier College (130110) has an overall enrollment yield of 71.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 52

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Paier College (130110) was 61.5% (32 admissions from 52 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 52.7%, while admissions declined by 69.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Paier College (130110) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Paier College (130110) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Paier College (130110) had a total enrollment of 203 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Paier College (130110) is 143 students and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at Paier College (130110) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paier College (130110), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 1.48% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Paier College (130110) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.2%) and White Male (14.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50%), followed by White Male (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paier College (130110) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 203 students. The full-time enrollment at Paier College (130110) is 143 and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at Paier College (130110) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Paier College (130110) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 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 Paier College (130110) was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Paier College (130110) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Paier College (130110) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
92 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
46 enrolled students
Black or African American
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paier College (130110) is 45.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 1.48% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 2 students (0.985%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 5 more women than men received degrees from Paier College (130110). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Paier College (130110) is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Paier College (130110) is Interior Architecture (15 degrees awarded), followed by Commercial & Advertising Art (5 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (4 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Paier College (130110), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paier College (130110) are Software developers (635,263 people), Other managers (320,642 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (159,828 people), Computer occupations, all other (142,703 people), and Computer & information systems managers (134,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Paier College (130110) in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Paier College (130110) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Paier College (130110) are Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Paier College (130110) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Paier College (130110).

Most Common (2023)

Interior Architecture
15 degrees awarded
Commercial & Advertising Art
5 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Paier College (130110) was Interior Architecture with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Paier College (130110) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Paier College (130110), which is 0.815 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (27).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Paier College (130110) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Paier College (130110) in Other Computer Software & Media Applications, which is 0.75 times less than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Paier College (130110) in Interior Architecture, which is 6.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Paier College (130110) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Paier College (130110) is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paier College (130110) is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded
White Male
10 degrees awarded
White Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paier College (130110) is hispanic or latino female (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (10 degrees).

Operations

Paier College (130110) employs 12 No academic ranks. Most academics at Paier College (130110) are Male No academic rank (8), and Female No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paier College (130110) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.67M

2023 Salaries

4.04%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Paier College (130110) paid a median of $2.67M in salaries, a 4.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 173% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 28.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$805k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Paier College (130110) paid a total of $805k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paier College (130110) was No academic rank with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paier College (130110) were Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Paier College (130110) was Male No academic rank with 8 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Paier College (130110).

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