Mission College

www.missioncollege.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,380
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,646
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,909
    23.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    39.2%
    105 Graduates

    About

    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).

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    Costs

    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.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,380
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    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).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,646
    2024 Value
    1.61%
    1 Year Growth

    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%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $21,452
    Room and Board
    $938
    Books and Supplies

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    44%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    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.

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    Enrollment

    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%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    23.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    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.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    2024 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 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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Asian
      2,525 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,416 enrolled students
    3. White
      796 enrolled students

    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.

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    Graduates

    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).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    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).

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    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 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).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    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).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mission College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      403 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Child Care Provider
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mission College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 403 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    845
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,137
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    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).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    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.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    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.

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    Time to Complete

    29%
    100% Completion Time
    53%
    150% Completion Time

    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Asian
      847 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      626 degrees awarded
    3. White
      188 degrees awarded

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      509 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      467 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      402 degrees awarded

    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).

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    Operations

    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.

    Instructional Salaries

    $19.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    121
    Number of 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.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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