Compton College (112686)

www.compton.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$11,662

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

5.56%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,765

20.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.6%

36 Graduates

About

Compton College (112686) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Compton College (112686) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), Humanistic Studies (132 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (88 degrees).

In 2023, 930 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Compton College (112686). 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (643 degrees), 3.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Compton College (112686) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Compton College (112686) was 5.56%, corresponding to 2 out of the 36 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Compton College (112686) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,662.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Compton College (112686) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Compton College (112686) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Compton College (112686) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Compton College (112686) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,662

2023 Value

139%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Compton College (112686) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,662. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Compton College (112686) grew by 139%.

This chart compares the average net price of Compton College (112686) (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

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Compton College (112686) was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 52.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Compton College (112686) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Compton College (112686) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 33.8% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Compton College (112686) (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.

5.56%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Compton College (112686) was 5.56%, which represents 2 out of the 36 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

Compton College (112686) had a total enrollment of 4,765 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Compton College (112686) is 987 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,778. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Compton College (112686) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Compton College (112686), both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25% Black or African American, 4.87% Asian, 2.79% Two or More Races, 2.16% White, 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.105% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Compton College (112686) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Compton College (112686) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,765 students. The full-time enrollment at Compton College (112686) is 987 and the part-time enrollment is 3,778. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Compton College (112686) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Compton College (112686) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 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 (112686) was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Compton College (112686) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Compton College (112686) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,971 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,190 enrolled students
Asian
232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Compton College (112686) is 62.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25% Black or African American, 4.87% Asian, 2.79% Two or More Races, 2.16% White, 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.105% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 274 more women than men received degrees from Compton College (112686). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Compton College (112686) is hispanic or latino (643 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Compton College (112686) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), followed by Humanistic Studies (132 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (88 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Compton College (112686), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (485 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (88 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 (112686) are Elementary & middle school teachers (131,507 people), Other managers (75,023 people), Registered nurses (42,933 people), Secondary school teachers (40,402 people), and Education administrators (39,006 people).

The most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (485 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (88 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (64 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (112686) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (485 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (88 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (64 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (112686) 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 Compton College (112686).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
215 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
132 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
88 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Compton College (112686) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Compton College (112686) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

328

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

602

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 328 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College (112686), which is 0.545 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (602).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Compton College (112686) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College (112686) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.471 times less than the 240 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College (112686) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.12 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 4% of students graduating from Compton College (112686) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Compton College (112686) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
643 degrees awarded
Black or African American
188 degrees awarded
Asian
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Compton College (112686) is hispanic or latino (643 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

4.95% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
416 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
227 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Compton College (112686) is hispanic or latino female (416 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (227 degrees).

Operations

Compton College (112686) employs 99 Instructors. Most academics at Compton College (112686) are Female Instructor (60), and Male Instructor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College (112686) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.36M - Federal
$11.4M - State
$2.1M - Local

As of 2023, Compton College (112686) received $9.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.4M from state grants and contracts, and $2.1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.9M

2023 Salaries

21.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Compton College (112686) paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, a 21.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Compton College (112686) paid a total of $11.5M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 55.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Compton College (112686) was Instructor with 99 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College (112686) were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Compton College (112686) was Female Instructor with 60 employees, and Male Instructor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Compton College (112686).

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