Citizens School of Nursing

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2023 Average Net Price

$24,848

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

1.28%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

17 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

115

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

83.3%

5 Graduates

About

Citizens School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Citizens School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Citizens School of Nursing. 91.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (24 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Citizens School of Nursing was 1.28%, corresponding to 1 out of the 78 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 $24,848.

In 2023, 40% of undergraduate students attending Citizens School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,848

2023 Value

5.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Citizens School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,848. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Citizens School of Nursing grew by 5.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Citizens School of Nursing (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

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Citizens School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 35.5% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Citizens School of Nursing (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.

1.28%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Citizens School of Nursing was 1.28%, which represents 1 out of the 78 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

Citizens School of Nursing received 17 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 59.5% annual growth. Out of those 17 applicants, 17 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 115 students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing in 2023.

Citizens School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 76.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 17

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing was 100% (17 admissions from 17 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 11.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 59.5%, while admissions grew by 240%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Citizens School of Nursing in false 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

Citizens School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 115 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing is 115 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Citizens School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87% White, 7.83% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, and 0.87% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Citizens School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (76.7%), followed by White Male (13%) and Black or African American Female (5.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 115 students. The full-time enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing is 115 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Citizens School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

20%

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 Citizens School of Nursing was 20%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Citizens School of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
100 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Citizens School of Nursing is 87% White, 7.83% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, and 0.87% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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 (0.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 20 more women than men received degrees from Citizens School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Citizens School of Nursing is white (24 degrees awarded).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Citizens School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Citizens School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (24 degrees awarded).

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 Citizens School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Citizens School of Nursing in 2023 are Health (24 degrees awarded) (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 Citizens School of Nursing are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Citizens School of Nursing are Health (24 degrees awarded) (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 Citizens School of Nursing 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 Citizens School of Nursing are Health (24 degrees awarded) (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 Citizens School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Citizens School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Citizens School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing, which is 0.0909 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (22).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Citizens School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0909 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Citizens School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 11 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 71% of students graduating from Citizens School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Citizens School of Nursing is Female and Two or More Races (100% 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

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Citizens School of Nursing is white (24 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
22 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Citizens School of Nursing is white female (22 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.56M

2023 Salaries

16.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Citizens School of Nursing paid a median of $1.56M in salaries, a 16.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.02% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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