Brown Mackie College-Birmingham

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,592

2014 Default Rate

20.9%

on Student Loans

2016 Enrolled Students

280

100% Full-Time

About

Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham were Medical Assistant (36 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees), and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (5 degrees).

In 2017, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham. 75.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (149 degrees), 7.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is $11,592, which is $−372 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was 20.9%, corresponding to 4095 out of the 19607 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is $11,592

In 2016, 85% of undergraduate students attending Brown Mackie College-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,592

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was $11,592.

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Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Brown Mackie College-Birmingham (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

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was of $0 in 2017. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2016 and 2017.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 7.61% with respect to 2015, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham (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.

20.9%

2014 Default Rate

4095

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was 20.9%, which represents 4095 out of the 19607 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

Brown Mackie College-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 280 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is 280 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.9% Black or African American, 10.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.714% Asian, and 0.357% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.3%) and White Female (6.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 280 students. The full-time enrollment at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is 280 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 43.2% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2014 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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Brown Mackie College-Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
235 enrolled students
White
30 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is 83.9% Black or African American, 10.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.714% Asian, and 0.357% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 89 more women than men received degrees from Brown Mackie College-Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is black or african american (149 degrees awarded). There were 7.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is Medical Assistant (36 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees) and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (5 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Health (100 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham in 2017 are Engineering Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Health (100 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Business (40 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are Engineering Technologies (16 degrees awarded), Health (100 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Business (40 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham 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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brown Mackie College-Birmingham.

Most Common (2017)

General Business
34 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
26 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
17 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was General Business with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham, which is 0.331 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham in General Business, which is 0.417 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham in Medical Assistant, which is 11 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
149 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is black or african american (149 degrees awarded). There were 7.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
112 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
37 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham is black or african american female (112 degrees awarded). There were 3.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (37 degrees).

Operations

Brown Mackie College-Birmingham employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.11M

2016 Salaries

16.2%

decline from 2015

In 2016, Brown Mackie College-Birmingham paid a median of $3.11M in salaries, a 16.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.92% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$228k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, Brown Mackie College-Birmingham paid a total of $228k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brown Mackie College-Birmingham.

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