Los Angeles Mission College

www.lamission.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,196

2021 Average Net Price

$12,798

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.96%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,840

16.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20%

116 Graduates

About

Los Angeles Mission College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Los Angeles Mission College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (519 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (34 degrees), and Paralegal (13 degrees).

In 2021, 2,111 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles Mission College. 73.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,680 degrees), 9.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Mission College is $1,196, which is $−6,772 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Mission College is $1,196, which is $−6,772 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,798.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles Mission College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,196

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles Mission College was $1,196. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles Mission College is $−6,772 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$12,798

2021 Value

7.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Los Angeles Mission College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,798. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Los Angeles Mission College grew by 7.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Angeles Mission 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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles Mission College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% 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 Los Angeles Mission College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles Mission College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.56% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Angeles Mission 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.

2.96%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles Mission College was 2.96%, which represents 4 out of the 135 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

Los Angeles Mission College had a total enrollment of 8,840 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College is 1,424 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,416. This means that 16.1% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Mission College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Mission College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 4.98% Asian, 3.43% Black or African American, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles Mission College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (46.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (37.6%) and White Female (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,840 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Mission College is 1,424 and the part-time enrollment is 7,416. This means that 16.1% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Mission 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 Los Angeles Mission College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 Los Angeles Mission College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Los Angeles Mission College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
6,670 enrolled students
White
1,021 enrolled students
Asian
440 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Mission College is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 4.98% Asian, 3.43% Black or African American, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 230 students (2.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 985 more women than men received degrees from Los Angeles Mission College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles Mission College is hispanic or latino (1,680 degrees awarded). There were 9.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Los Angeles Mission College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (519 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (34 degrees) and Paralegal (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Angeles Mission College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (210 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,025 degrees), and Communication Technologies (24 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 Los Angeles Mission College are Elementary & middle school teachers (144,539 people), Other managers (75,221 people), Registered nurses (42,397 people), Physicians (41,191 people), and Education administrators (40,127 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles Mission College in 2021 are Human Sciences (210 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,025 degrees), Communication Technologies (24 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (133 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 Los Angeles Mission College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles Mission College are Human Sciences (210 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,025 degrees), Communication Technologies (24 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (133 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 Los Angeles Mission College are Elementary & secondary schools (283,997 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,352 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,442 people), Computer Systems Design (60,334 people), and Individual & family services (44,454 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Los Angeles Mission College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
484 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
133 degrees awarded
General Health Services
83 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Los Angeles Mission College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 484 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

563

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,548

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 563 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Mission College, which is 0.364 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,548).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 286 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.399 times less than the 717 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 717 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.51 times more than the 286 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Los Angeles Mission College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Los Angeles Mission College is Female and Black or African American (50% 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.

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, 0.862% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,680 degrees awarded
White
173 degrees awarded
Asian
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles Mission College is hispanic or latino (1,680 degrees awarded). There were 9.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,246 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
434 degrees awarded
White Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles Mission College is hispanic or latino female (1,246 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (434 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles Mission College employs 105 Instructors. Most academics at Los Angeles Mission College are Female Instructor (60), and Male Instructor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Mission College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.94M - Federal
$11.2M - State
$3.39M - Local

As of 2021, Los Angeles Mission College received $8.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.2M from state grants and contracts, and $3.39M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.6M

2021 Salaries

7.35%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Los Angeles Mission College paid a median of $32.6M in salaries, a 7.35% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$12M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2021, Los Angeles Mission College paid a total of $12M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.9% 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

105 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles Mission College was Instructor with 105 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Mission College were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 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 Los Angeles Mission College was Female Instructor with 60 employees, and Male Instructor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Los Angeles Mission College.