United States University

https://www.usuniversity.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,328
    2.15% growth from 2023
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,454
    83.3% Full-Time

    About

    United States University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at United States University were Family Practice Nurse (744 degrees awarded), Nursing Administration (35 degrees), and Nursing Education (30 degrees).

    In 2024, 944 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at United States University. 81.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (338 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (264 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $6,328, which is $−8,569 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at United States University is $6,328, which is $8,569 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2024, 16% of undergraduate students attending United States University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,328
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at United States University was $6,328. The cost of tuition at United States University is $−8,569 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,272
    Room and Board
    $1,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at United States University was of $17,272 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 $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    16%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    14%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    16% of undergraduate students at United States University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 23.1% with respect to 2023, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    United States University had a total enrollment of 2,454 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 2,044 students and the part-time enrollment is 410. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at United States University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% White, 31% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.0407% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at United States University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by Asian Female (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at United States University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,454 students. The full-time enrollment at United States University is 2,044 and the part-time enrollment is 410. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at United States University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      844 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      761 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      465 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at United States University is 34.4% White, 31% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.0407% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 40 students (1.63%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 602 more women than men received degrees from United States University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at United States University is white (338 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (264 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at United States University is Family Practice Nurse (744 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Administration (35 degrees) and Nursing Education (30 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at United States University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (851 degrees awarded), Education (63 degrees), and Business (29 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 United States University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,727,277 people), Registered nurses (1,636,724 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,774 people), Other managers (976,066 people), and Software developers (804,637 people).

    The most specialized majors at United States University in 2024 are Health (851 degrees awarded), Education (63 degrees), Business (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 United States University are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (851 degrees awarded), Education (63 degrees), Business (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 United States University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,466,206 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,087,274 people), Computer Systems Design (1,235,828 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (767,750 people), and Banking & related activities (553,402 people).

    The most specialized majors at United States University are Health (851 degrees awarded), Education (63 degrees), Business (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 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 United States University.
    Teacher Education
    Most Common (2024)
    35 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at United States University was Teacher Education with 35 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    171
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    773
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 171 degrees were awarded to men at United States University, which is 0.221 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (773).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 0.205 times less than the 629 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 629 degrees were awarded to men at United States University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 4.88 times more than the 129 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      338 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      264 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      151 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at United States University is white (338 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (264 degrees).

    3.18% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      282 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      271 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      224 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at United States University is white female (282 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (271 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, United States University had a total salary expenditure of 18.2M. United States University employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at United States University are Female No academic rank (6), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $12.1M
    2024 Salaries
    5.22%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, United States University paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 66.6% of their overall expenditure ($18.2M) and a 5.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 23.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $723k
    Instructional Salaries
    8
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, United States University paid a total of $723k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.97% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

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