National American University-Independence

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,000
2020 Default Rate
0.0534%
on Student Loans
2018 Enrolled Students
83
4.82% Full-Time

About

National American University-Independence is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at National American University-Independence were General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees), and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Independence. 88% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 3.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Independence is $15,000, which is $3,036 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Independence was 0.0534%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1873 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Independence is $15,000

In 2018, 91% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,000
2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at National American University-Independence was $15,000.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

91%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at National American University-Independence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2017, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0.0534%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Independence was 0.0534%, which represents 1 out of the 1873 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.

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Enrollment

National American University-Independence had a total enrollment of 83 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 students and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at National American University-Independence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

4.82%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Independence in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Independence is 4 and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 4.82% of students enrolled at National American University-Independence are enrolled full-time compared with 43.2% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

100%
2015 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 National American University-Independence was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), National American University-Independence had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. White
    47 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    23 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Independence is 56.6% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.2% Asian. 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.

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Graduates

In 2018, 38 more women than men received degrees from National American University-Independence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at National American University-Independence is General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 degrees) and Salon Management (5 degrees).

In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Independence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), and Health (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Independence 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 National American University-Independence in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Independence are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at National American University-Independence are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Independence 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 National American University-Independence are Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National American University-Independence.
Most Common (2018)
  1. 10 degrees awarded
  2. 6 degrees awarded
  3. 5 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at National American University-Independence was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2018
44
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2018

In 2018, 6 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence, which is 0.136 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.273 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Independence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at National American University-Independence is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
  1. White
    37 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    10 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Independence is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

4% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
  1. White Female
    32 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    9 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Independence is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (9 degrees).

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Operations

National American University-Independence employs 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at National American University-Independence are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$950k
2018 Salaries
10.9%
decline from 2017

In 2018, National American University-Independence paid a median of $950k in salaries, a 10.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.1% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 18.9% decline between 2015 and 2016.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$204k
Instructional Salaries
3
Number of Employees

In 2018, National American University-Independence paid a total of $204k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
3 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
10 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at National American University-Independence was No academic rank with 3 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Independence were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)
  1. Female No academic rank
  2. Male No academic rank

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National American University-Independence was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National American University-Independence.

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