Downey Adult School

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2023 Average Net Price

$13,102

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

844

13.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

89.3%

317 Graduates

About

Downey Adult School is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Downey Adult School were Medical Assistant (142 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (63 degrees), and Massage Therapy (60 degrees).

In 2023, 383 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Downey Adult School. 85.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (293 degrees), 7.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (39 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,102.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending Downey Adult School received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$13,102

2023 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Downey Adult School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,102. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Downey Adult School grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Downey Adult School (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60% of undergraduate students at Downey Adult School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Downey Adult School (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

Downey Adult School had a total enrollment of 844 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Downey Adult School is 113 students and the part-time enrollment is 731. This means that 13.4% of students enrolled at Downey Adult School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Downey Adult School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% White, 5.21% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian, 2.37% Two or More Races, 0.592% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Downey Adult School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (62.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (9.95%) and Asian Female (8.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

13.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Downey Adult School in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 844 students. The full-time enrollment at Downey Adult School is 113 and the part-time enrollment is 731.

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

Retention Rate over Time

20%

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 Downey Adult School was 20%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Downey Adult School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
647 enrolled students
White
84 enrolled students
Black or African American
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Downey Adult School is 76.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% White, 5.21% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian, 2.37% Two or More Races, 0.592% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 273 more women than men received degrees from Downey Adult School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino (293 degrees awarded). There were 7.51 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (39 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Downey Adult School is Medical Assistant (142 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (63 degrees) and Massage Therapy (60 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Downey Adult School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (369 degrees awarded) and Legal (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Registered nurses (1,453,078 people), Medical & health services managers (156,758 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,215 people).

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School in 2023 are Health (369 degrees awarded) and Legal (14 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 Downey Adult School are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Health (369 degrees awarded) and Legal (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,484,614 people), Outpatient care centers (238,391 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,762 people), Offices of physicians (202,402 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (132,694 people).

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Health (369 degrees awarded) and Legal (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
142 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
63 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Downey Adult School was Medical Assistant with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Downey Adult School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Downey Adult School, which is 0.168 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (328).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Downey Adult School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Downey Adult School in Massage Therapy, which is 0.463 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Downey Adult School in Medical Assistant, which is 10.8 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

89%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 89% of students graduating from Downey Adult School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 89% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

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

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Downey Adult School is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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
293 degrees awarded
White
39 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino (293 degrees awarded). There were 7.51 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (39 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
250 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
43 degrees awarded
White Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino female (250 degrees awarded). There were 5.81 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (43 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$3.81M

2023 Salaries

29.7%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Downey Adult School paid a median of $3.81M in salaries, a 29.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 48.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.69% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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