Gould's Academy (493150)

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2023 Average Net Price

$18,090

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

177

100% Full-Time

About

Gould's Academy (493150) is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Gould's Academy (493150) were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (51 degrees awarded), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (38 degrees), and Massage Therapy (7 degrees).

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gould's Academy (493150). 93.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.62% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (85 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gould's Academy (493150) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 229 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 $18,090.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Gould's Academy (493150) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,090

2023 Value

3.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gould's Academy (493150) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,090. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gould's Academy (493150) grew by 3.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gould's Academy (493150) (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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Gould's Academy (493150) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gould's Academy (493150) (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 Gould's Academy (493150) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 229 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

Gould's Academy (493150) had a total enrollment of 177 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gould's Academy (493150) is 177 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Gould's Academy (493150) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gould's Academy (493150), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 42.9% Black or African American, 7.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, and 0.565% Asian.

Students enrolled at Gould's Academy (493150) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (39%) and Black or African American Male (5.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gould's Academy (493150) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 177 students. The full-time enrollment at Gould's Academy (493150) is 177 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gould's Academy (493150) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

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 Gould's Academy (493150) was 92%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gould's Academy (493150) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
81 enrolled students
Black or African American
76 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gould's Academy (493150) is 45.8% White, 42.9% Black or African American, 7.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, and 0.565% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 131 more women than men received degrees from Gould's Academy (493150). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gould's Academy (493150) is black or african american (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Gould's Academy (493150) is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (51 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (38 degrees) and Massage Therapy (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gould's Academy (493150), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (144 degrees awarded) and Health (7 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 Gould's Academy (493150) 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 Gould's Academy (493150) in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (144 degrees awarded) and Health (7 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 Gould's Academy (493150) are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Gould's Academy (493150) are Personal & Culinary Services (144 degrees awarded) and Health (7 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 Gould's Academy (493150) 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 Gould's Academy (493150) are Personal & Culinary Services (144 degrees awarded) and Health (7 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 Gould's Academy (493150).

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
51 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
38 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Gould's Academy (493150) was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Gould's Academy (493150) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

141

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Gould's Academy (493150), which is 0.0709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (141).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gould's Academy (493150) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Gould's Academy (493150) in Barbering, which is 2.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to women at Gould's Academy (493150) in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Gould's Academy (493150) 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
85 degrees awarded
White
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gould's Academy (493150) is black or african american (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

0.662% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
79 degrees awarded
White Female
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gould's Academy (493150) is black or african american female (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (49 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$869k

2023 Salaries

41.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Gould's Academy (493150) paid a median of $869k in salaries, a 41.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 36.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.31% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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