California Institute of Arts & Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,640

2021 Average Net Price

$38,243

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.41%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

618

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.2%

13 Graduates

About

California Institute of Arts & Technology is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at California Institute of Arts & Technology were Computer & Computer Systems Technology (23 degrees awarded) and Specific Applications Computer Programming (1 degrees).

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Institute of Arts & Technology. 15.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (27 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $14,640, which is $2,655 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $14,640, which is $2,655 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,243.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending California Institute of Arts & Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology was $14,640. The cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $2,655 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California Institute of Arts & Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,243

2021 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California Institute of Arts & Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,243. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California Institute of Arts & Technology grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of California Institute of Arts & Technology (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.

Other Student Expenses

$20,496

Room and Board

$1,124

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Institute of Arts & Technology was of $20,496 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,124. The cost of books and supplies increased by Infinityk% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California Institute of Arts & Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at California Institute of Arts & Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 462% with respect to 2020, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California Institute of Arts & Technology (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.

5.41%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California Institute of Arts & Technology was 5.41%, which represents 2 out of the 37 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 Institute of Arts & Technology had a total enrollment of 618 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 618 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Institute of Arts & Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Institute of Arts & Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.2% Two or More Races, 20.1% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.31% Asian, 0.971% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Institute of Arts & Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Male (29.4%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 618 students. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 618 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California Institute of Arts & Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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 California Institute of Arts & Technology was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), California Institute of Arts & Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California Institute of Arts & Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Two or More Races
236 enrolled students
White
124 enrolled students
Black or African American
110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 38.2% Two or More Races, 20.1% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.31% Asian, 0.971% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.324% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 63 fewer women than men received degrees from California Institute of Arts & Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at California Institute of Arts & Technology is Computer & Computer Systems Technology (23 degrees awarded), followed by Specific Applications Computer Programming (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Institute of Arts & Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (35 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Software developers (503,232 people), Other managers (120,559 people), Computer occupations, all other (117,746 people), Computer & information systems managers (109,592 people), and Computer programmers (101,569 people).

The most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (35 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Engineering Technologies (35 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38 degrees) (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 California Institute of Arts & Technology are Computer Systems Design (551,255 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (85,066 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (71,376 people), Insurance carriers (70,595 people), and Banking & related activities (67,378 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Institute of Arts & Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Computer & Computer Systems Technology
23 degree-majors awarded
Specific Applications Computer Programming
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at California Institute of Arts & Technology was Computer & Computer Systems Technology with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at California Institute of Arts & Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology, which is 5.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology in Computer & Computer Systems Technology, which is 34 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology in Computer Installation & Repair Technology, which is 0.8 times less than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from California Institute of Arts & Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California Institute of Arts & Technology is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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 (2021)

Two or More Races
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Asian
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Two or More Races Male
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded
Asian Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races male (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more two or more races male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (15 degrees).

Operations

California Institute of Arts & Technology employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology is Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.73M

2021 Salaries

8.19%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California Institute of Arts & Technology paid a median of $2.73M in salaries, a 8.19% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$338k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, California Institute of Arts & Technology paid a total of $338k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology was Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California Institute of Arts & Technology.