Fielding Graduate University

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2018 Student Loan

2.87%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

1,071

70.9% Full-Time

About

Fielding Graduate University is a higher education institution located in Santa Barbara County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fielding Graduate University were .

In 2020, 326 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fielding Graduate University. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (160 degrees), 2.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fielding Graduate University is $0, which is $−28,629 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,629).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fielding Graduate University is $0, which is $−28,629 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,629).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In N/A, N/A% of undergraduate students attending Fielding Graduate University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

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In N/A Fielding Graduate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between N/A and N/A, the average net price of Fielding Graduate University grew by N/A.

This chart compares the average net price of Fielding Graduate University (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

Financial Aid by Income Level

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

N/A% of undergraduate students at Fielding Graduate University received financial aid through grants or loans in N/A. This represents a N/A of N/A with respect to N/A, when N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fielding Graduate University (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.

2.87%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Fielding Graduate University was 2.87%, which represents 6 out of the 209 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

Fielding Graduate University has a total enrollment of 1,071 students. The full-time enrollment at Fielding Graduate University is 759 students and the part-time enrollment is 312. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at Fielding Graduate University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fielding Graduate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.1% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Two or More Races, 4.95% Asian, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.373% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fielding Graduate University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A. Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.6%) and White Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fielding Graduate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,071 students. The full-time enrollment at Fielding Graduate University is 759 and the part-time enrollment is 312. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at Fielding Graduate University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A 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 Fielding Graduate University was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84.5%), Fielding Graduate University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fielding Graduate University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
515
Black or African American
184
Hispanic or Latino
131

The enrolled student population at Fielding Graduate University is 48.1% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Two or More Races, 4.95% Asian, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.373% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 49.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.74% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 91 students (8.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 142 more women than men received degrees from Fielding Graduate University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fielding Graduate University is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fielding Graduate University is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Fielding Graduate University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (194 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Business (92 degrees).

Workforce

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 Fielding Graduate University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,942,374 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,119 people), Other managers (725,835 people), Financial managers (469,463 people), and Secondary school teachers (428,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Fielding Graduate University are Psychology (194 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Business (92 degrees), and Education (19 degrees).

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 Fielding Graduate University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Podiatrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Fielding Graduate University are Psychology (194 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Business (92 degrees), and Education (19 degrees).

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 Fielding Graduate University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,349,554 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (619,657 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (534,860 people), Banking & related activities (510,841 people), and Computer Systems Design (479,240 people).

The most specialized majors at Fielding Graduate University are Psychology (194 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Business (92 degrees), and Education (19 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

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This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fielding Graduate University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

234

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Fielding Graduate University, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (234).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fielding Graduate University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Fielding Graduate University in Organizational Behavior Studies, which is 0.508 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 85 degrees were awarded to women at Fielding Graduate University in Clinical Psychology, which is 2.93 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fielding Graduate University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded
Unknown
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fielding Graduate University is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

16% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
119 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fielding Graduate University is white female (119 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

Operations

Fielding Graduate University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.98M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $509k (7.3%), compared to the 3.48% average return ($10.5M on $302M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Fielding Graduate University had a total salary expenditure of $21.7M. Fielding Graduate University employs 51 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Fielding Graduate University are Female Instructors (36), Male Instructors(15), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fielding Graduate University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.98M

2020 Endowment

4.9%

growth from 2019

Fielding Graduate University has an endowment valued at about $6.98M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Fielding Graduate University grew 4.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $295M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fielding Graduate University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.03M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Fielding Graduate University received $1.03M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2020 Salaries

2.64%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Fielding Graduate University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($21.7M) and a 2.64% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.75% growth from 2018 and a 4.66% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (43% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Fielding Graduate University paid a total of $4.09M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $69.9M (29.4%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fielding Graduate University were Instructor with 51 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fielding Graduate University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees; Management with 22 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fielding Graduate University was Female Instructor with 36 employees, and Male Instructor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fielding Graduate University.

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