Compton College (112686)
Add ComparisonCompton College (112686) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Compton College (112686) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (226 degrees awarded), Humanistic Studies (112 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (106 degrees).
In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Compton College (112686) was 5.56%, corresponding to 2 out of the 36 total borrowers.
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,877.
In 2022, 65% of undergraduate students attending Compton College (112686) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2022 Compton College (112686) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,877. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Compton College (112686) grew by 55.2%.
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.
65% of undergraduate students at Compton College (112686) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 32.7% with respect to 2021, when 49% 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.
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.
Compton College (112686) had a total enrollment of 4,082 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Compton College (112686) is 740 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,342. This means that 18.1% of students enrolled at Compton College (112686) are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Compton College (112686), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23% Black or African American, 5.32% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.94% White, 0.563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Students enrolled at Compton College (112686) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (19.7%).
The total enrollment at Compton College (112686) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,082 students. The full-time enrollment at Compton College (112686) is 740 and the part-time enrollment is 3,342. This means that 18.1% of students enrolled at Compton College (112686) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Compton College (112686) had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Compton College (112686) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Compton College (112686) is 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23% Black or African American, 5.32% Asian, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.94% White, 0.563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.171% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.
In N/A, N/A N/A 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 (692 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (238 degrees).
The most common Associates Degree concentration at Compton College (112686) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (226 degrees awarded), followed by Humanistic Studies (112 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (106 degrees).
In 2022, 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 (563 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (106 degrees), and Human Sciences (42 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) are N/A.
The most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (106 degrees), Human Sciences (42 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees) (as of 2022).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks
The most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (106 degrees), Human Sciences (42 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees) (as of 2022).
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).
The most specialized majors at Compton College (112686) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (106 degrees), Human Sciences (42 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees) (as of 2022).
In 2022, 6% of students graduating from Compton College (112686) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% 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.
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Compton College (112686) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).
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 most common race/ethnicity at Compton College (112686) is hispanic or latino (692 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (238 degrees).
1.92% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.
Compton College (112686) employs 99 Instructors. Most academics at Compton College (112686) are Female Instructor (59), and Male Instructor (40).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College (112686) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.
In 2022, Compton College (112686) paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, a 9.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.6% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.12% growth between 2019 and 2020.
The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).
In 2022, Compton College (112686) paid a total of $9.04M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.
In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Compton College (112686) was Instructor with 99 employees.
In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Compton College (112686) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.
In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Compton College (112686) was Female Instructor with 59 employees, and Male Instructor with 40 employees.
This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Compton College (112686).
