Empire College

www.empcol.edu

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2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

97.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.7%

75 Graduates

About

Empire College is a higher education institution located in Sonoma County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Empire College were Pre-Law Studies (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Empire College. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Empire College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 174 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Empire College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Empire College was $0. The cost of tuition at Empire College is $−8,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Empire College (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

The average yearly cost of room and board at Empire College was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNN% between 2022 and 2023.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Empire College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.06% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Empire College (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 Empire College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 174 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

Empire College had a total enrollment of 48 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Empire College is 47 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 97.9% of students enrolled at Empire College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Empire College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.25% Asian.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.2%), followed by White Male (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Empire College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48 students. The full-time enrollment at Empire College is 47 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 97.9% of students enrolled at Empire 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 Empire College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
19 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students
Asian
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Empire College is 39.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.25% Asian. 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 11 more women than men received degrees from Empire College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Empire College is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Empire College is Pre-Law Studies (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Empire College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (35 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Paralegals & legal assistants

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Empire College are Paralegals & legal assistants (12,755 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (12,481 people), Other managers (3,488 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,585 people), and Police officers (1,354 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire College in 2023 are Legal (35 degrees awarded) (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 Empire College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Empire College are Legal (35 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Empire College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,828,079 people), Computer Systems Design (1,045,147 people), Elementary & secondary schools (716,105 people), Banking & related activities (537,434 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (521,677 people).

The most specialized majors at Empire College are Legal (35 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Pre-Law Studies

Most Common (2023)

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Empire College was Pre-Law Studies with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Empire College, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Empire College in Law, which is 1.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Empire College in Pre-Law Studies, which is 4 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

96%

100% Completion Time

97%

150% Completion Time

In 2014, 96% of students graduating from Empire College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 97% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Empire College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (69.2% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Empire College is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

20% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Empire College is white female (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (7 degrees).

Operations

Empire College employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Empire College are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Empire College are: Management, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$747k

2023 Salaries

26.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Empire College paid a median of $747k in salaries, a 26.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 62.6% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$757k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Empire College paid a total of $757k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% 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

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Empire College was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Empire College were Management with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Empire College was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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

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