The figures for Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences (formerly Ameritech College of Healthcare) and its peer institutions were pulled from College Navigator, an online consumer tool developed by the US Department of Education and its National Center for Education Statistics to allow for evaluation of US Colleges receiving Title IV funding.
The 150% graduation rate is the time frame consistent with guidelines mandated in the federal Student Right to Know legislation. This graduation rate is calculated for first time, full time students.
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is the Joyce University nursing graduates must pass to apply for licensure with the state board of nursing and is one of the final steps to becoming a registered nurse.
Nursing (NCLEX)
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national organization providing certification for occupational therapy professionals. Initial certification from NBCOT is a requirement for licensure in all 50 states.
OTA (NBCOT)
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Joyce University has seen a consistent increase in enrollment. The chart represents yearly student enrollment counts since 2014.
| Ethnicity | Rate | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 2% | 84.0% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% | 92.0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.0% | 92.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 81.0% |
| Two or more Races | 1% | 94.0% |
| Unknown or Not Specified | 6% | 93.0% |
First generation college students are those students whose parents have not completed a four-year college degree. At Joyce University, 2.3% of our students are considered first-generation.
