University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639)

www.potomac.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,760
33.3% growth from 2022
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
547
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
77.8%
7 Graduates

About

University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), General Management Information Systems (10 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (10 degrees).

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639). 17.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (25 degrees), 3.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is $5,760, which is $−9,404 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is $5,760, which is $9,404 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

Tuition Costs

$5,760
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was $5,760. The cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is $−9,404 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

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Other Student Expenses

$11,360
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was of $11,360 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) had a total enrollment of 547 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is 547 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% Asian, 8.78% Black or African American, 4.75% White, 1.28% Hispanic or Latino, 0.914% Two or More Races, 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (29.3%), followed by Asian Female (13.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.25%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (27.1%), followed by Asian Female (16.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 547 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is 547 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%
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 University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Asian
    251 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    48 enrolled students
  3. White
    26 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is 45.9% Asian, 8.78% Black or African American, 4.75% White, 1.28% Hispanic or Latino, 0.914% Two or More Races, 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.183% 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, 1 students (0.183%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 69 fewer women than men received degrees from University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is asian (25 degrees awarded). There were 3.57 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by General Management Information Systems (10 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (10 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (95 degrees awarded), Health (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are Registered nurses (1,581,047 people), Accountants & auditors (1,056,391 people), Other managers (935,442 people), Software developers (754,293 people), and Financial managers (550,150 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) in 2023 are Business (95 degrees awarded), Health (10 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are Business (95 degrees awarded), Health (10 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) 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).

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) are Business (95 degrees awarded), Health (10 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639).
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    48 degrees awarded
  2. General Management Information Systems
    10 degrees awarded
  3. Health Care Administration & Management
    10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) was General Business Administration & Management with 48 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

87
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
18
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639), which is 4.83 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5.07 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.197 times less than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

43%
100% Completion Time
57%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) 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 83% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is Male and White (0% 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Asian
    25 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    7 degrees awarded
  3. White
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is asian (25 degrees awarded). There were 3.57 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Asian Male
    22 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    7 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (442639) is asian male (22 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (7 degrees).

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