Avalon Institute-Mesa

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2022 Average Net Price

$18,191

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.58%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

383

48.8% Full-Time

About

Avalon Institute-Mesa is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Avalon Institute-Mesa were General Cosmetology (126 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 327 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Avalon Institute-Mesa. 98.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 1.83% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (133 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (126 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Avalon Institute-Mesa was 3.58%, corresponding to 23 out of the 642 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,191.

In 2022, 53% of undergraduate students attending Avalon Institute-Mesa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,191

2022 Value

4.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Avalon Institute-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,191. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Avalon Institute-Mesa grew by 4.82%.

This chart compares the average net price of Avalon Institute-Mesa (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

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Avalon Institute-Mesa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 8.62% with respect to 2021, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Avalon Institute-Mesa (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.

3.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Avalon Institute-Mesa was 3.58%, which represents 23 out of the 642 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

Avalon Institute-Mesa had a total enrollment of 383 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Avalon Institute-Mesa is 187 students and the part-time enrollment is 196. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Avalon Institute-Mesa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Avalon Institute-Mesa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.522% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Avalon Institute-Mesa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Avalon Institute-Mesa in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 383 students. The full-time enrollment at Avalon Institute-Mesa is 187 and the part-time enrollment is 196.

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

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2022 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa was 97%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Avalon Institute-Mesa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
176 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
127 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Avalon Institute-Mesa is 46% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.522% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 315 more women than men received degrees from Avalon Institute-Mesa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Avalon Institute-Mesa is white (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (126 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Avalon Institute-Mesa is General Cosmetology (126 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Avalon Institute-Mesa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (327 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa are Chefs & head cooks (8,521 people), Cooks (3,235 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,785 people), Food service managers (2,333 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,142 people).

The most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (327 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa are Personal & Culinary Services (327 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa are Personal & Culinary Services (327 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Avalon Institute-Mesa.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2022)

126 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Avalon Institute-Mesa was General Cosmetology with 126 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

321

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Avalon Institute-Mesa, which is 0.0187 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (321).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Avalon Institute-Mesa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Avalon Institute-Mesa in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0413 times less than the 121 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 196 degrees were awarded to men at Avalon Institute-Mesa in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 196 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 58% of students graduating from Avalon Institute-Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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 (2022)

White
133 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
126 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Avalon Institute-Mesa is white (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (126 degrees).

7.65% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
132 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Avalon Institute-Mesa is white female (132 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (124 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.2M

2022 Salaries

5.34%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Avalon Institute-Mesa paid a median of $1.2M in salaries, a 5.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.864% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.24% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

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