Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences

www.cras.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,598

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.69%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

450

100% Full-Time

About

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences were Recording Arts Technology (355 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. 10.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 89.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (198 degrees), 2.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,598.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,598

2021 Value

7.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,598. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences grew by 7.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (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

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.2% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (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.

2.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences was 2.69%, which represents 9 out of the 334 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

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences had a total enrollment of 450 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is 450 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.56% Asian, 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 450 students. The full-time enrollment at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is 450 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

41%

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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences was 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
234 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students
Black or African American
70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is 52% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Black or African American, 6.89% Two or More Races, 1.56% Asian, 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 281 fewer women than men received degrees from Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is Recording Arts Technology (355 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (355 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Artists & related workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are Artists & related workers (4,016 people), Other managers (3,976 people), Graphic designers (3,703 people), Software developers (2,428 people), and Broadcast & sound engineering technicians & radio operators, & media & communication equipment workers, all other (2,278 people).

The most specialized majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2021 are Communication Technologies (355 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are Chief executives & legislators, Administrative services managers, Architectural & engineering managers, Music directors and composers, and Purchasing managers

The most specialized majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are Communication Technologies (355 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are Computer Systems Design (5,070 people), Motion pictures & video industries (3,997 people), Broadcasting (except internet) (3,009 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,952 people), and Printing & related support activities (2,412 people).

The most specialized majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences are Communication Technologies (355 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 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Recording Arts Technology

Most Common (2021)

355 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences was Recording Arts Technology with 355 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

318

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, which is 8.59 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (37).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Recording Arts Technology, which is 8.59 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.116 times less than the 318 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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 (2021)

White
198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
65 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is white male (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (65 degrees).