Canada College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2021 Average Net Price

$5,923

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,845

10.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.3%

110 Graduates

About

Canada College is a higher education institution located in San Mateo County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Canada College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (95 degrees awarded), Interior Design (13 degrees), and Medical Assistant (8 degrees).

In 2021, 844 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Canada College. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (481 degrees), 2.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (181 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Canada College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Canada College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,923.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Canada College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Canada College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Canada College is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Canada College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,923

2021 Value

2.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Canada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,923. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Canada College grew by 2.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Canada College (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

$19,609

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Canada College was of $19,609 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 $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Canada College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44% of undergraduate students at Canada College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Canada College (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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Canada College was 6%, which represents 3 out of the 50 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

Canada College had a total enrollment of 4,845 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Canada College is 505 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,340. This means that 10.4% of students enrolled at Canada College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Canada College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 18% Asian, 4.97% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Canada College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.6%) and White Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

10.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Canada College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,845 students. The full-time enrollment at Canada College is 505 and the part-time enrollment is 4,340. This means that 10.4% of students enrolled at Canada College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Canada College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Canada College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,031 enrolled students
White
1,151 enrolled students
Asian
872 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Canada College is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 18% Asian, 4.97% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.103% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 181 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 368 more women than men received degrees from Canada College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Canada College is hispanic or latino (481 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (181 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Canada College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (95 degrees awarded), followed by Interior Design (13 degrees) and Medical Assistant (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Canada College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), and Social Sciences (116 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Canada College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (359,798 people), Other managers (308,458 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (301,295 people), Social workers, all other (158,456 people), and Postsecondary teachers (155,252 people).

The most specialized majors at Canada College in 2021 are Human Sciences (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Social Sciences (116 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (189 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Canada College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Canada College are Human Sciences (76 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Social Sciences (116 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (189 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Canada College are Elementary & secondary schools (725,566 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,776 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (305,824 people), Legal services (297,985 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (235,485 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
91 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Canada College was General Psychology with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Canada College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

238

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

606

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (606).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Canada College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.433 times less than the 127 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.31 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Canada College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Canada College is Female and Two or More Races (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.82% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
481 degrees awarded
White
181 degrees awarded
Asian
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Canada College is hispanic or latino (481 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (181 degrees).

2.13% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
351 degrees awarded
White Female
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Canada College is hispanic or latino female (351 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (140 degrees).

Operations

Canada College employs 81 Instructors. Most academics at Canada College are Female Instructor (49), and Male Instructor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canada College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$36.2M

2021 Salaries

14%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Canada College paid a median of $36.2M in salaries, a 14% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.54M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Canada College paid a total of $9.54M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

81 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Canada College was Instructor with 81 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canada College were Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Canada College was Female Instructor with 49 employees, and Male Instructor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Canada College.