by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at American Medical Sciences Center? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
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Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| American Medical Sciences Center | |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
There were approximately 69 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 92% of the cohort graduated. After six years 93% had completed their degree, and 93% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official American Medical Sciences Center graduation rate 93%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 69 | 93% |
| Six Years | 69 | 93% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 5 | 7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 100% |
| White | 91% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at American Medical Sciences Center are considered 'non-traditional students' who either not first-time, or not full-time, or both.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at American Medical Sciences Center represent 49% of the students in the class of 2015, and 47.83% of American Medical Sciences Center bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 92%, first-time students in the American Medical Sciences Center class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the American Medical Sciences Center graduation rate was 92%, and by the eight year mark, 92% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | American Medical Sciences Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 92% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 92% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 92% | 47.82% |
3 first-time / full-time students or 8% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
American Medical Sciences Center lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 3 | 100.00% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on American Medical Sciences Center first-time, part-time students.
38 American Medical Sciences Center students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 51.35% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 95%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 95%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | American Medical Sciences Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 95% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 95% | 55.07% |
2 non first-time / part-time students or 5% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
American Medical Sciences Center lost contact with the remaining 2 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 2 | 100.00% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on American Medical Sciences Center returning, part-time students.
