Compton College

www.compton.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$14,449

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,225

20% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

26.8%

37 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Compton College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,449.

In 2024, 40% of undergraduate students attending Compton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Compton College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Compton College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$14,449

2024 Value

23.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Compton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,449. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Compton College grew by 23.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Compton 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

$19,431

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Compton College was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Compton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.98% with respect to 2023, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Compton 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.

Enrollment

Compton College had a total enrollment of 5,225 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Compton College is 1,045 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,180. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Compton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Compton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.2% Black or African American, 4.98% Asian, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.63% White, 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0574% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Compton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (22.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Compton College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,225 students. The full-time enrollment at Compton College is 1,045 and the part-time enrollment is 4,180. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Compton College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2024 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 Compton College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Compton College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,228 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,367 enrolled students
Asian
260 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Compton College is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.2% Black or African American, 4.98% Asian, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.63% White, 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0574% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 473 more women than men received degrees from Compton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Compton College is hispanic or latino (856 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (315 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Compton College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (377 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (42 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Compton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (823 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (81 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (72 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 Compton College are Elementary & middle school teachers (136,713 people), Other managers (77,574 people), Registered nurses (43,996 people), Secondary school teachers (40,883 people), and Education administrators (40,508 people).

The most specialized majors at Compton College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (823 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (81 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Compton College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Compton College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (823 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (81 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Compton College are Elementary & secondary schools (292,575 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (134,576 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,276 people), Computer Systems Design (64,295 people), and Outpatient care centers (50,040 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
377 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
42 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Compton College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 377 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Compton College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

396

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

869

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 396 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College, which is 0.456 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (869).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.466 times less than the 438 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 438 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.15 times more than the 204 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14% of students graduating from Compton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
856 degrees awarded
Black or African American
315 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Compton College is hispanic or latino (856 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (315 degrees).

0.949% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
580 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
463 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
416 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Compton College is hispanic or latino female (580 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (463 degrees).

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