Helms College

www.helms.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,431

21.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,875

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

150

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.3%

18 Graduates

About

Helms College is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, GA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Helms College were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (57 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (6 degrees).

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Helms College. 57.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (93 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Helms College is $15,431, which is $1,619 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Helms College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 227 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Helms College is $15,431, which is $1,619 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,875.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Helms College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,431

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Helms College was $15,431. The cost of tuition at Helms College is $1,619 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$18,875

2023 Value

6.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Helms College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,875. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Helms College grew by 6.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Helms College (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

$10,655

Room and Board

$657

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Helms College was of $10,655 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.0938% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $657. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Helms College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 61.5% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Helms College (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 Helms College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 227 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

Helms College had a total enrollment of 150 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Helms College is 150 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Helms College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Helms College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.3% Black or African American, 26% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Two or More Races, and 0.667% Asian.

Students enrolled at Helms College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.9%) and White Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Helms College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 150 students. The full-time enrollment at Helms College is 150 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Helms College was 61%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
104 enrolled students
White
39 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Helms College is 69.3% Black or African American, 26% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Two or More Races, and 0.667% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 23 more women than men received degrees from Helms College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Helms College is black or african american (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Helms College is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (57 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Helms College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Health (20 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 Helms College 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 Helms College in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Health (20 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 Helms College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Helms College are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Health (20 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 Helms College 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 Helms College are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Health (20 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 Helms College.

Most Common (2023)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
57 degrees awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Helms College was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Helms College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College, which is 0.736 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Helms College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.1 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Helms College in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.911 times less than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% of students graduating from Helms College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Helms College is Male and White (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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
93 degrees awarded
White
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Helms College is black or african american (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (51 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
34 degrees awarded
White Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Helms College is black or african american female (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (34 degrees).

Operations

Helms College employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Helms College are Female Instructor (8), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Helms College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.13M

2023 Salaries

11.1%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Helms College paid a median of $2.13M in salaries, a 11.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 19.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$584k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Helms College paid a total of $584k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Helms College was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Helms College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Helms College was Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Helms College.

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