Unitek College (479424)

www.unitekcollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$29,820

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

309

100% Full-Time

About

Unitek College (479424) is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Unitek College (479424) were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (97 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 180 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Unitek College (479424). 92.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (23 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (19 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,820.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Unitek College (479424) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$29,820

2021 Value

1.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Unitek College (479424) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,820. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Unitek College (479424) grew by 1.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Unitek College (479424) (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Unitek College (479424) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 50% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Unitek College (479424) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Unitek College (479424) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 275 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Unitek College (479424) had a total enrollment of 309 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College (479424) is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Unitek College (479424) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Unitek College (479424), both undergraduate and graduate, is 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 6.15% Black or African American, 1.94% Two or More Races, 1.94% White, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.647% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Unitek College (479424) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (15.2%), followed by Asian Female (14.6%) and Black or African American Female (5.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Unitek College (479424) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 309 students. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College (479424) is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Unitek College (479424) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 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 Unitek College (479424) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Unitek College (479424) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Unitek College (479424) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students
Asian
52 enrolled students
Black or African American
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Unitek College (479424) is 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 6.15% Black or African American, 1.94% Two or More Races, 1.94% White, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.647% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 154 more women than men received degrees from Unitek College (479424). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Unitek College (479424) is hispanic or latino (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (19 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Unitek College (479424) is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (97 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Unitek College (479424), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (180 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unitek College (479424) are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Unitek College (479424) in 2021 are Health (180 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Unitek College (479424) are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Unitek College (479424) are Health (180 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unitek College (479424) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Unitek College (479424) are Health (180 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Unitek College (479424).

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2021)

97 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Unitek College (479424) was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Unitek College (479424) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

167

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College (479424), which is 0.0778 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (167).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Unitek College (479424) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College (479424) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.102 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College (479424) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 9.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% of students graduating from Unitek College (479424) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Asian
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Unitek College (479424) is hispanic or latino (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (19 degrees).

62.2% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded
Asian Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Unitek College (479424) is hispanic or latino female (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (16 degrees).