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Mission College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mission College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (403 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees), and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (8 degrees).
In 2024, 1,982 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mission College. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (847 degrees), 1.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (626 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Mission College is $1,380, which is $−6,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mission College is $1,380, which is $6,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,646.
In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending Mission College received financial aid through grants.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mission College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Mission College is $−6,780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Mission College (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 Mission College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,646. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mission College grew by 1.61%.
This chart compares the average net price of 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.
The average yearly cost of room and board at Mission College was of $21,452 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.4% between 2023 and 2024.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.
This chart compares the average student costs at Mission College (in red) with that of similar universities.
44% of undergraduate students at Mission College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at 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.
Mission College had a total enrollment of 6,909 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mission College is 1,633 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,276. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Mission College are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Mission College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% Asian, 35% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 7.93% Two or More Races, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0868% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Students enrolled at Mission College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.9%), followed by Asian Male (18.8%) and Asian Female (18.4%).
The total enrollment at Mission College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,909 students. The full-time enrollment at Mission College is 1,633 and the part-time enrollment is 5,276. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Mission College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mission College (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 Mission College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mission College had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mission College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Mission College is 36.5% Asian, 35% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% White, 7.93% Two or More Races, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0868% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 186 students (2.69%) did not report their race.
In 2024, 292 more women than men received degrees from Mission College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mission College is asian (847 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (626 degrees).
The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mission College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (403 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees) and Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management (8 degrees).
In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mission College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (165 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (643 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission College are Software developers (642,366 people), Other managers (179,401 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (154,115 people), Computer occupations, all other (138,269 people), and Computer & information systems managers (117,992 people).
The most specialized majors at Mission College in 2024 are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (165 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (643 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 degrees) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists
The most specialized majors at Mission College are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (165 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (643 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 degrees) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission College are Computer Systems Design (662,120 people), Elementary & secondary schools (356,787 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (194,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (177,944 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (108,493 people).
The most specialized majors at Mission College are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (165 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (643 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mission College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 403 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Mission College according to their major.
In 2024, 845 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College, which is 0.743 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,137).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mission College by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.518 times less than the 365 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.93 times more than the 189 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Mission College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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 most common race/ethnicity at Mission College is asian (847 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (626 degrees).
2.57% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mission College is asian female (509 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (467 degrees).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.
In 2024, Mission College paid a total of $19.3M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission College were Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.