School Highlights
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound serves 56 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
3 staff
74 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Student Body
The student population of Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 62% over five years.
Total Enrollment
56 students
2,287 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
56 students
806 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
56 students
1,985 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
806 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Black
9%
27%
% White
51%
56%
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$67,869
$38,083
Tuition & Financial Aid
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,160
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$17,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound's ranking?
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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