Pasadena City College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,104
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,888
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    24,597
    35.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    47.9%
    1,158 Graduates

    About

    Pasadena City College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pasadena City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,208 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (1,021 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (963 degrees).

    In 2024, 8,485 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pasadena City College. 55.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,726 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,736 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pasadena City College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pasadena City College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,888.

    In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Pasadena City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,104
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pasadena City College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Pasadena City College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,888
    2024 Value
    25.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pasadena City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,888. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pasadena City College grew by 25.4%.

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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

    $19,431
    Room and Board
    $1,152
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pasadena City College was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    1%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    58% of undergraduate students at Pasadena City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Pasadena City College had a total enrollment of 24,597 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pasadena City College is 8,744 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,853. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Pasadena City College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pasadena City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 15.9% White, 5.61% Two or More Races, 4.06% Black or African American, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Pasadena City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.3%) and Asian Male (15.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    35.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pasadena City College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,597 students. The full-time enrollment at Pasadena City College is 8,744 and the part-time enrollment is 15,853. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Pasadena City College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    76%
    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 Pasadena City College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Pasadena City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      11,652 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      5,671 enrolled students
    3. White
      3,905 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pasadena City College is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 15.9% White, 5.61% Two or More Races, 4.06% Black or African American, 0.203% 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. 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, 365 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 901 more women than men received degrees from Pasadena City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pasadena City College is hispanic or latino (3,726 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,736 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pasadena City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,208 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (1,021 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (963 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pasadena City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (62 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,021 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (159 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pasadena City College are Other managers (91,885 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,183 people), Software developers (64,556 people), Secondary school teachers (47,560 people), and Postsecondary teachers (43,565 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pasadena City College in 2024 are Library Science (62 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,021 degrees), Language & Linguistics (159 degrees), Communication Technologies (77 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (377 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pasadena City College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Pasadena City College are Library Science (62 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,021 degrees), Language & Linguistics (159 degrees), Communication Technologies (77 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (377 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Pasadena City College are Elementary & secondary schools (195,039 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (114,595 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (105,196 people), Computer Systems Design (104,293 people), and Construction (58,432 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pasadena City College are Library Science (62 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,021 degrees), Language & Linguistics (159 degrees), Communication Technologies (77 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (377 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 Pasadena City College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      80 degrees awarded
    2. Paralegal
      64 degrees awarded
    3. Child Care Provider
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pasadena City College was Registered Nursing with 80 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    3,792
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    4,693
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 3,792 degrees were awarded to men at Pasadena City College, which is 0.808 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,693).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 524 degrees were awarded to men at Pasadena City College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 445 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 782 degrees were awarded to men at Pasadena City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.84 times more than the 426 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Pasadena City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (65.8%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Pasadena City College is Female and Asian (65.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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, 1.05% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      3,726 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      2,736 degrees awarded
    3. White
      1,120 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pasadena City College is hispanic or latino (3,726 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,736 degrees).

    1.34% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      2,193 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      2,190 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      2,095 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pasadena City College is hispanic or latino female (2,193 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (2,190 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Pasadena City College had a total salary expenditure of 390M. Pasadena City College employs 435 Instructors. Most academics at Pasadena City College are Female Instructor (254), and Male Instructor (181).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pasadena City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 180 employees, Service, with 83 employees, and Management with 72 employees.

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $14.6M - Federal
    2. $95.6M - State
    3. $546k - Local

    As of 2024, Pasadena City College received $14.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $95.6M from state grants and contracts, and $546k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $151M
    2024 Salaries
    10.4%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Pasadena City College paid a median of $151M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($390M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.42% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $43.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    435
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Pasadena City College paid a total of $43.3M to 435 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% 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 Pasadena City College were Office and Administrative Support with 180 employees, Service with 83 employees, and Management with 72 employees.

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