Sunstate Academy

www.sunstate.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,526

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2021 Enrolled Students

308

94.8% Full-Time

About

Sunstate Academy is a higher education institution located in Pinellas County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Sunstate Academy were General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), Barbering (33 degrees), and Massage Therapy (20 degrees).

In 2021, 148 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sunstate Academy. 85.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (82 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sunstate Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 434 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,526.

In 2021, 40% of undergraduate students attending Sunstate Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,526

2021 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sunstate Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,526. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sunstate Academy grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sunstate Academy (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

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Sunstate Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 25.9% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sunstate Academy (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sunstate Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 434 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

Sunstate Academy had a total enrollment of 308 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sunstate Academy is 292 students and the part-time enrollment is 16. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Sunstate Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sunstate Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, and 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Sunstate Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sunstate Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 308 students. The full-time enrollment at Sunstate Academy is 292 and the part-time enrollment is 16.

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

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 Sunstate Academy was 71%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sunstate Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
142 enrolled students
Black or African American
81 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sunstate Academy is 46.1% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, and 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2021, 106 more women than men received degrees from Sunstate Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sunstate Academy is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Sunstate Academy is General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (33 degrees) and Massage Therapy (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sunstate Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded) and Health (24 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 Sunstate Academy 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 Sunstate Academy in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded) and Health (24 degrees) (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 Sunstate Academy are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Sunstate Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded) and Health (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Sunstate Academy 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 Sunstate Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (124 degrees awarded) and Health (24 degrees) (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 Sunstate Academy.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
42 degrees awarded
Barbering
33 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sunstate Academy was General Cosmetology with 42 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

127

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Sunstate Academy, which is 0.165 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (127).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sunstate Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Sunstate Academy in Barbering, which is 0.941 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Sunstate Academy in General Cosmetology, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Sunstate Academy is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sunstate Academy is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
74 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sunstate Academy is white female (74 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (25 degrees).

Operations

Sunstate Academy employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sunstate Academy are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sunstate Academy are: Management, with 3 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.01M

2021 Salaries

17.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Sunstate Academy paid a median of $1.01M in salaries, a 17.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 28.2% growth between 2019 and 2020, and a 40.9% growth between 2018 and 2019.

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

Instructional Salaries

$275k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Sunstate Academy paid a total of $275k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sunstate Academy was No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sunstate Academy were Management with 3 employees, Sales and related with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sunstate Academy was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sunstate Academy.

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