West Coast Ultrasound Institute

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,500

2021 Average Net Price

$23,355

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.31%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,389

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.8%

17 Graduates

About

West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Coast Ultrasound Institute were Cardiovascular Technologist (181 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (127 degrees), and Radiation Therapist (54 degrees).

In 2021, 434 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast Ultrasound Institute. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (191 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is $18,500, which is $4,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is $18,500, which is $4,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,355.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending West Coast Ultrasound Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was $18,500. The cost of tuition at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is $4,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$23,355

2021 Value

9.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Coast Ultrasound Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,355. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Coast Ultrasound Institute grew by 9.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast Ultrasound Institute (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

$8,330

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was of $8,330 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at West Coast Ultrasound Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 126% with respect to 2020, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast Ultrasound Institute (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.

2.31%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was 2.31%, which represents 15 out of the 650 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

West Coast Ultrasound Institute had a total enrollment of 1,389 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is 1,389 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast Ultrasound Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% White, 8.35% Black or African American, 6.62% Asian, 4.61% Two or More Races, 0.864% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.648% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast Ultrasound Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.9%), followed by White Female (22.8%) and Black or African American Female (7.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast Ultrasound Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,389 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is 1,389 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Coast Ultrasound Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), West Coast Ultrasound Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Coast Ultrasound Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
541 enrolled students
White
385 enrolled students
Black or African American
116 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% White, 8.35% Black or African American, 6.62% Asian, 4.61% Two or More Races, 0.864% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.648% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 more women than men received degrees from West Coast Ultrasound Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is white (191 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is Cardiovascular Technologist (181 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (127 degrees) and Radiation Therapist (54 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast Ultrasound Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (434 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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute in 2021 are Health (434 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are Health (434 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are Health (434 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Coast Ultrasound Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Cardiovascular Technologist
181 degree-majors awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
127 degree-majors awarded
Radiation Therapist
54 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was Cardiovascular Technologist with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Coast Ultrasound Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

197

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 197 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast Ultrasound Institute, which is 0.831 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast Ultrasound Institute in Cardiovascular Technologist, which is 0.929 times less than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast Ultrasound Institute in Cardiovascular Technologist, which is 1.08 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2021 at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is white (191 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast Ultrasound Institute is white female (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (100 degrees).

Operations

West Coast Ultrasound Institute employs 85 No academic ranks. Most academics at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are Female No academic rank (47), and Male No academic rank (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, Management, with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.4M

2021 Salaries

28.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, West Coast Ultrasound Institute paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, a 28.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Coast Ultrasound Institute paid a total of $3.67M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was No academic rank with 85 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast Ultrasound Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, Management with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast Ultrasound Institute was Female No academic rank with 47 employees, and Male No academic rank with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast Ultrasound Institute.