California College San Diego (485263)

www.cc-sd.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,600

13.8% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$22,050

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

12.1%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

235

100% Full-Time

About

California College San Diego (485263) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at California College San Diego (485263) were Respiratory Care Therapist (42 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2020, 193 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California College San Diego (485263). 46.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (46 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California College San Diego (485263) is $16,600, which is $2,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at California College San Diego (485263) is $16,600

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,050.

In 2020, 74% of undergraduate students attending California College San Diego (485263) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,600

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at California College San Diego (485263) was $16,600.

This chart compares the tuition costs of California College San Diego (485263) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,050

2020 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 California College San Diego (485263) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,050. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of California College San Diego (485263) grew by 10.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of California College San Diego (485263) (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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at California College San Diego (485263) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 6.33% with respect to 2019, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California College San Diego (485263) (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.

12.1%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at California College San Diego (485263) was 12.1%, which represents 80 out of the 661 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

California College San Diego (485263) had a total enrollment of 235 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at California College San Diego (485263) is 235 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California College San Diego (485263) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California College San Diego (485263), both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Black or African American, 16.2% White, 11.5% Asian, 4.26% Two or More Races, 2.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.851% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California College San Diego (485263) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College San Diego (485263) in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 235 students. The full-time enrollment at California College San Diego (485263) is 235 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California College San Diego (485263) are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California College San Diego (485263) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2020 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 California College San Diego (485263) was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), California College San Diego (485263) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California College San Diego (485263) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students
White
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California College San Diego (485263) is 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Black or African American, 16.2% White, 11.5% Asian, 4.26% Two or More Races, 2.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.851% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 13 fewer women than men received degrees from California College San Diego (485263). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California College San Diego (485263) is hispanic or latino (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at California College San Diego (485263) is Respiratory Care Therapist (42 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California College San Diego (485263), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (70 degrees awarded), Health (75 degrees), and Business (48 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 California College San Diego (485263) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at California College San Diego (485263) in 2020 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (70 degrees awarded), Health (75 degrees), and Business (48 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 California College San Diego (485263) are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at California College San Diego (485263) are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (70 degrees awarded), Health (75 degrees), and Business (48 degrees) (as of 2020).

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 California College San Diego (485263) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California College San Diego (485263).

Most Common (2020)

Respiratory Care Therapist
42 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at California College San Diego (485263) was Respiratory Care Therapist with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at California College San Diego (485263) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 103 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego (485263), which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California College San Diego (485263) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 52 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego (485263) in Computer Science, which is 8.67 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego (485263) in Respiratory Care Therapist, which is 1.93 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at California College San Diego (485263) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded
White
38 degrees awarded
Asian
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California College San Diego (485263) is hispanic or latino (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

10.9% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Hispanic or Latino Female
31 degrees awarded
Asian Male
20 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California College San Diego (485263) is hispanic or latino female (31 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (20 degrees).

Operations

California College San Diego (485263) employs 13 No academic ranks. Most academics at California College San Diego (485263) are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College San Diego (485263) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.11M

2020 Salaries

1.89%

decline from 2019

In 2020, California College San Diego (485263) paid a median of $3.11M in salaries, a 1.89% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$855k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, California College San Diego (485263) paid a total of $855k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at California College San Diego (485263) was No academic rank with 13 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College San Diego (485263) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California College San Diego (485263) was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California College San Diego (485263).