Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801)

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,352

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) were Dental Assisting (53 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801). 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (54 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 59 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 $16,352.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,352

2023 Value

38.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,352. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) grew by 38.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.7% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 59 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

Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) had a total enrollment of 35 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 35 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% White, and 8.57% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (60.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35 students. The full-time enrollment at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 35 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was 93%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students
White
4 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is 80% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% White, and 8.57% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 59 more women than men received degrees from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino (54 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is Dental Assisting (53 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (87 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in 2023 are Health (87 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Health (87 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) are Health (87 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 Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801).

Dental Assisting

Most Common (2023)

53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) was Dental Assisting with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801), which is 0.192 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (73).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in Dental Assisting, which is 0.178 times less than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) in Dental Assisting, which is 5.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 88% of students graduating from Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino (54 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) is hispanic or latino female (48 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (19 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$692k

2023 Salaries

32.7%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) paid a median of $692k in salaries, a 32.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 40.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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