College of Alameda

https://alameda.peralta.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$12,784

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,833

11.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.8%

44 Graduates

About

College of Alameda is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Alameda were Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (35 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (26 degrees).

In 2023, 480 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Alameda. 49.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (191 degrees), 2.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Alameda is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Alameda was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 38 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Alameda is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,784.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending College of Alameda received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of Alameda was $1,104. The cost of tuition at College of Alameda is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Alameda (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,784

2023 Value

18.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of Alameda had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,784. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of Alameda grew by 18.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Alameda (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.

Other Student Expenses

$22,066

Room and Board

$1,724

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Alameda was of $22,066 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,724. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Alameda (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56% of undergraduate students at College of Alameda received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.08% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Alameda (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Alameda was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 38 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

College of Alameda had a total enrollment of 5,833 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of Alameda is 674 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,159. This means that 11.6% of students enrolled at College of Alameda are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Alameda, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 18.6% Black or African American, 16.4% White, 6.93% Two or More Races, 0.446% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of Alameda in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (16%), followed by Asian Male (14.5%) and Asian Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Alameda in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,833 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Alameda is 674 and the part-time enrollment is 5,159. This means that 11.6% of students enrolled at College of Alameda are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 College of Alameda was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of Alameda had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,763 enrolled students
Asian
1,328 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,087 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Alameda is 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 18.6% Black or African American, 16.4% White, 6.93% Two or More Races, 0.446% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 191 students (3.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from College of Alameda. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Alameda is asian (191 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Alameda is Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees awarded), followed by Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (35 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Alameda, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (97 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (230 degrees), and Math & Statistics (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (348,619 people), Other managers (348,130 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (252,638 people), Postsecondary teachers (200,349 people), and Secondary school teachers (162,497 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Alameda in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (97 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (230 degrees), Math & Statistics (16 degrees), Social Sciences (34 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (17 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 College of Alameda are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Mechanical Technologies (97 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (230 degrees), Math & Statistics (16 degrees), Social Sciences (34 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (17 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 College of Alameda are Elementary & secondary schools (607,597 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (417,693 people), Computer Systems Design (306,655 people), Legal services (283,584 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (193,239 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
110 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Alameda was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 110 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

241

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

239

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 241 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (239).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Alameda by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.643 times less than the 140 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 90 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from College of Alameda completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (65%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of Alameda is Male and Asian (65% 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, 4.55% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
95 degrees awarded
White
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Alameda is asian (191 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Male
109 degrees awarded
Asian Female
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Alameda is asian male (109 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (82 degrees).

Operations

College of Alameda employs 64 Instructors. Most academics at College of Alameda are Female Instructor (33), and Male Instructor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Alameda are: Business and Financial Operations, with 12 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.86M - Federal
$5.08M - State
$1.25M - Local

As of 2023, College of Alameda received $5.86M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.08M from state grants and contracts, and $1.25M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2023 Salaries

7.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, College of Alameda paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, a 7.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0279% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.09% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of Alameda paid a total of $7.69M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.2% 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

64 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Alameda was Instructor with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Alameda were Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Service with 9 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 College of Alameda was Female Instructor with 33 employees, and Male Instructor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Alameda.

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