PCI Academy-Ames

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,293

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

170

50% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.7%

4 Graduates

About

PCI Academy-Ames is a higher education institution located in Story County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at PCI Academy-Ames were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (61 degrees awarded) and Massage Therapy (9 degrees).

In 2023, 104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at PCI Academy-Ames. 98.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 1.92% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (73 degrees), 4.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at PCI Academy-Ames was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,293.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending PCI Academy-Ames received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,293

2023 Value

5.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 PCI Academy-Ames had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,293. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of PCI Academy-Ames grew by 5.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of PCI Academy-Ames (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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at PCI Academy-Ames received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at PCI Academy-Ames (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at PCI Academy-Ames was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 212 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

PCI Academy-Ames had a total enrollment of 170 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at PCI Academy-Ames is 85 students and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 50% of students enrolled at PCI Academy-Ames are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at PCI Academy-Ames, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 8.82% Hispanic or Latino, 6.47% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.76% Asian, and 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at PCI Academy-Ames in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (81%), followed by Two or More Races Female (9.52%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at PCI Academy-Ames in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 170 students. The full-time enrollment at PCI Academy-Ames is 85 and the part-time enrollment is 85.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 PCI Academy-Ames was 67%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at PCI Academy-Ames (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
136 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at PCI Academy-Ames is 80% White, 8.82% Hispanic or Latino, 6.47% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.76% Asian, and 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 100 more women than men received degrees from PCI Academy-Ames. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at PCI Academy-Ames is white (73 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at PCI Academy-Ames is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (61 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at PCI Academy-Ames, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees awarded) and Health (9 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 PCI Academy-Ames are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at PCI Academy-Ames in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees awarded) and Health (9 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 PCI Academy-Ames are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at PCI Academy-Ames are Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees awarded) and Health (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 PCI Academy-Ames are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,204 people), Outpatient care centers (237,738 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,353 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,917 people).

The most specialized majors at PCI Academy-Ames are Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees awarded) and Health (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by PCI Academy-Ames.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
61 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at PCI Academy-Ames was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at PCI Academy-Ames according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

102

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at PCI Academy-Ames, which is 0.0196 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (102).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at PCI Academy-Ames by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at PCI Academy-Ames in Massage Therapy, which is 0.286 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to women at PCI Academy-Ames in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from PCI Academy-Ames completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 95% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at PCI Academy-Ames is Female and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

White
73 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at PCI Academy-Ames is white (73 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at PCI Academy-Ames is white female (71 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (16 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.38M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, PCI Academy-Ames paid a median of $2.38M in salaries, a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.303% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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