MedQuest College

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2023 Average Net Price

$18,656

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

273

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

98.4%

377 Graduates

About

MedQuest College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at MedQuest College were Medical Assistant (137 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (132 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (96 degrees).

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MedQuest College. 93.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (185 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at MedQuest College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 362 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 $18,656.

In 2023, 50% of undergraduate students attending MedQuest College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,656

2023 Value

4.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 MedQuest College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,656. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of MedQuest College grew by 4.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of MedQuest 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at MedQuest College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 47.9% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MedQuest 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 MedQuest College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 362 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

MedQuest College had a total enrollment of 273 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at MedQuest College is 273 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at MedQuest College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MedQuest College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 9.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.93% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, and 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MedQuest College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by Black or African American Female (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MedQuest College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 273 students. The full-time enrollment at MedQuest College is 273 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

90%

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 MedQuest College was 90%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
137 enrolled students
Black or African American
96 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MedQuest College is 50.2% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 9.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.93% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, and 0.366% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 347 more women than men received degrees from MedQuest College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MedQuest College is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at MedQuest College is Medical Assistant (137 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (132 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (96 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MedQuest College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (389 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Agriculture (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 MedQuest College are Registered nurses (1,460,367 people), Medical & health services managers (159,938 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,938 people), Pharmacists (135,645 people), and Other managers (124,603 people).

The most specialized majors at MedQuest College in 2023 are Health (389 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Agriculture (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MedQuest College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at MedQuest College are Health (389 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Agriculture (0 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 MedQuest College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,014 people), Outpatient care centers (238,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (225,651 people), Offices of physicians (203,111 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,341 people).

The most specialized majors at MedQuest College are Health (389 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Agriculture (0 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 MedQuest College.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
137 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
132 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
96 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at MedQuest College was Medical Assistant with 137 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

373

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at MedQuest College, which is 0.0697 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (373).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at MedQuest College in Biomedical Technology, which is 4 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at MedQuest College in Medical Assistant, which is 33.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from MedQuest College 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 57% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at MedQuest College is Female and Black or African American (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)

White
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MedQuest College is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MedQuest College is white female (174 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (140 degrees).

Operations

MedQuest College employs 37 Instructors. Most academics at MedQuest College are Female Instructor (34), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MedQuest College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, Public service, with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.52M

2023 Salaries

5.36%

growth from 2022

In 2023, MedQuest College paid a median of $4.52M in salaries, a 5.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 42.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, MedQuest College paid a total of $1.86M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at MedQuest College was Instructor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MedQuest College were Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, Public service with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 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 MedQuest College was Female Instructor with 34 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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

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