San Jose City College

www.sjcc.edu

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2023 Enrolled Students

8,400

20% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.1%

114 Graduates

About

San Jose City College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Jose City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (197 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (58 degrees), and General Cosmetology (52 degrees).

In 2023, 1,335 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Jose City College. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (752 degrees), 2.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

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Enrollment

San Jose City College had a total enrollment of 8,400 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Jose City College is 1,679 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,721. This means that 20% of students enrolled at San Jose City College are enrolled full-time.

Students enrolled at San Jose City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.3%) and Asian Female (8.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Jose City College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,400 students. The full-time enrollment at San Jose City College is 1,679 and the part-time enrollment is 6,721. This means that 20% of students enrolled at San Jose City College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Jose City College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 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 San Jose City College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), San Jose City College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Jose City College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Graduates

In 2023, 421 more women than men received degrees from San Jose City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino (752 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Jose City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (197 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (58 degrees) and General Cosmetology (52 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Jose City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), and Human Sciences (66 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 San Jose City College are Elementary & middle school teachers (97,743 people), Other managers (52,246 people), Construction managers (41,905 people), Education administrators (31,803 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (28,463 people).

The most specialized majors at San Jose City College in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Human Sciences (66 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (386 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 San Jose City College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at San Jose City College are Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Human Sciences (66 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (386 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 San Jose City College are Elementary & secondary schools (283,455 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,312 people), Construction (130,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (96,429 people), and Computer Systems Design (95,570 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Jose City College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
148 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
65 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
61 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at San Jose City College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 148 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at San Jose City College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

457

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

878

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 457 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College, which is 0.521 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (878).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Jose City College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.408 times less than the 245 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 245 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.45 times more than the 100 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from San Jose City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Jose City College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 8.77% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
752 degrees awarded
Asian
277 degrees awarded
White
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino (752 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

3% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
545 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
207 degrees awarded
Asian Female
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino female (545 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (207 degrees).

Operations

San Jose City College employs 131 Instructors. Most academics at San Jose City College are Female Instructor (78), and Male Instructor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 51 employees, Service, with 28 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.46M - Federal
$11.7M - State
$989k - Local

As of 2023, San Jose City College received $7.46M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.7M from state grants and contracts, and $989k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.1M

2023 Salaries

8.17%

growth from 2022

In 2023, San Jose City College paid a median of $44.1M in salaries, a 8.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.334% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.5M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2023, San Jose City College paid a total of $21.5M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

131 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Jose City College was Instructor with 131 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose City College were Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees, Service with 28 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Jose City College was Female Instructor with 78 employees, and Male Instructor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Jose City College.

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