Compton College

www.compton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$10,875

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,236

17.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

14.5%

45 Graduates

About

Compton College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Compton College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (178 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (119 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (73 degrees).

In 2021, 653 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Compton College. 77.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (452 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Compton College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Compton College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,875.

In 2021, 49% of undergraduate students attending Compton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Compton College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Compton College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$10,875

2021 Value

4.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Compton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,875. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Compton College grew by 4.62%.

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

$11,164

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Compton College was of $11,164 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Compton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.92% with respect to 2020, when 51% 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.

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 Compton College was 3%, which represents 3 out of the 100 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 had a total enrollment of 4,236 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Compton College is 742 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,494. This means that 17.5% of students enrolled at Compton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Compton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Black or African American, 5.48% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 1.75% White, 0.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Compton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.2%) and Black or African American Female (20.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Compton College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,236 students. The full-time enrollment at Compton College is 742 and the part-time enrollment is 3,494. This means that 17.5% of students enrolled at Compton 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 Compton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Compton College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Compton College had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,763 enrolled students
Black or African American
952 enrolled students
Asian
232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Compton College is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Black or African American, 5.48% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 1.75% White, 0.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.212% 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 355 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 (452 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Compton College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (178 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (119 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (73 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (265 degrees), and Human Sciences (25 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 (261,180 people), Other managers (201,164 people), Postsecondary teachers (155,783 people), Physicians (141,225 people), and Social workers, all other (114,972 people).

The most specialized majors at Compton College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (265 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), and Psychology (40 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 Compton College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Compton College are Interdisciplinary Studies (119 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (265 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), and Psychology (40 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 Compton College are Elementary & secondary schools (632,025 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,348 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (347,829 people), Outpatient care centers (184,466 people), and Individual & family services (160,986 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
178 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
119 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
73 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Compton College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 178 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

504

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College, which is 0.296 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (504).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.223 times less than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Compton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 4.49 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Compton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Compton College is Female and Two or More Races (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
452 degrees awarded
Black or African American
129 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Compton College is hispanic or latino (452 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

3.68% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
349 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Compton College is hispanic or latino female (349 degrees awarded). There were 3.39 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (103 degrees).

Operations

Compton College employs 98 Instructors. Most academics at Compton College are Female Instructor (58), and Male Instructor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.4M - Federal
$11.9M - State
$380k - Local

As of 2021, Compton College received $4.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.9M from state grants and contracts, and $380k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.5M

2021 Salaries

6.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Compton College paid a median of $24.5M in salaries, a 6.6% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Compton College paid a total of $9.18M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% 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

98 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Compton College was Instructor with 98 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 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 Compton College was Female Instructor with 58 employees, and Male Instructor with 40 employees.

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