West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

https://westcoastuniversity.edu

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    2024 Enrolled Students
    548
    98.7% Full-Time

    About

    West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies were Occupational Therapy (67 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 210 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (65 degrees).

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    Costs

    Tuition Costs

    $0
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was $0. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is $−14,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Enrollment

    West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies had a total enrollment of 548 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 541 students and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.8% White, 28.6% Asian, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% Two or More Races, 5.11% Black or African American, 0.182% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by Asian Female (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    98.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 548 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 541 and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies 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
      180 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      157 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      133 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 32.8% White, 28.6% Asian, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.66% Two or More Races, 5.11% Black or African American, 0.182% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% 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, 3 students (0.547%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 68 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (65 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is Occupational Therapy (67 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (210 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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in 2024 are Health (210 degrees awarded) (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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Health (210 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Health (210 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

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    Occupational Therapy
    Most Common (2024)
    67 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common masters degree concentration at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was Occupational Therapy with 67 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    71
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    139
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy, which is 0.316 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 79 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy, which is 3.16 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      75 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      65 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      45 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (65 degrees).

    1.43% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      60 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      57 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is white female (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (57 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are: Management, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies were Management with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

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