California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,600

13.8% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$20,915

After Financial Aid

2017 Default Rate

12.1%

on Student Loans

2020 Enrolled Students

129

100% Full-Time

About

California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2020, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix were Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees), and Computer Science (13 degrees).

In 2020, 127 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix. 73.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (54 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is $16,600, which is $1,659 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was 12.1%, corresponding to 80 out of the 661 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is $16,600

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,915.

In 2020, 84% of undergraduate students attending California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was $16,600.

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

Average Net Price

$20,915

2020 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,915. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix (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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.18% with respect to 2019, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix (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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix had a total enrollment of 129 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is 129 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 6.2% Two or More Races, 5.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.55% Asian, and 1.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.1%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 129 students. The full-time enrollment at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is 129 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

29%

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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
63 enrolled students
White
29 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is 48.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 6.2% Two or More Races, 5.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.55% Asian, and 1.55% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 59 more women than men received degrees from California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is hispanic or latino (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees) and Computer Science (13 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (31 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix 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 California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix in 2020 are Health (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (31 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are Health (81 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (31 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix 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).

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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix.

Most Common (2020)

Medical Assistant
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degrees awarded
Computer Science
13 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was Medical Assistant with 81 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 34 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix, which is 0.366 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (93).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 13 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.722 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 72 degrees were awarded to men at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix in Medical Assistant, which is 8 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2020)

Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is hispanic or latino (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded
White Female
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix is hispanic or latino female (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (21 degrees).

Operations

California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix employs 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are Male No academic rank (3), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.51M

2020 Salaries

16.5%

growth from 2019

In 2020, California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix paid a median of $1.51M in salaries, a 16.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.204% decline between 2018 and 2019, and a 2.57% decline between 2017 and 2018.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$361k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix paid a total of $361k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 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-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix was Male No academic rank with 3 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California College San Diego-CollegeAmerica-Phoenix.

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