Pacific College of Health and Science

www.pacificcollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,492

6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$37,477

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

885

42.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.3%

37 Graduates

About

Pacific College of Health and Science is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Pacific College of Health and Science were Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (263 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 447 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific College of Health and Science. 81% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (191 degrees), 3.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $10,492, which is $−4,672 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pacific College of Health and Science was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 441 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $10,492, which is $4,672 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,477.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Pacific College of Health and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,492

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science was $10,492. The cost of tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $−4,672 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pacific College of Health and Science (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,477

2023 Value

41.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pacific College of Health and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,477. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pacific College of Health and Science grew by 41.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pacific College of Health and Science (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

$16,245

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific College of Health and Science was of $16,245 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.88% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 71.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pacific College of Health and Science (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Pacific College of Health and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 308% with respect to 2022, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pacific College of Health and Science (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 Pacific College of Health and Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 441 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

Pacific College of Health and Science had a total enrollment of 885 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science is 378 students and the part-time enrollment is 507. This means that 42.7% of students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pacific College of Health and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17.4% White, 4.86% Asian, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.47% Black or African American, 0.678% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.339% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (8.08%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (7.07%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.3%), followed by Asian Female (7.85%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 885 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science is 378 and the part-time enrollment is 507. This means that 42.7% of students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
154 enrolled students
Asian
43 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pacific College of Health and Science is 17.4% White, 4.86% Asian, 4.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.47% Black or African American, 0.678% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.339% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 548 students (61.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 277 more women than men received degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific College of Health and Science is white (191 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (58 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Pacific College of Health and Science is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (263 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific College of Health and Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (447 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 Pacific College of Health and Science are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science in 2023 are Health (447 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 Pacific College of Health and Science are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science are Health (447 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 Pacific College of Health and Science are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science are Health (447 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 Pacific College of Health and Science.

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Most Common (2023)

263 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Pacific College of Health and Science was Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with 263 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Pacific College of Health and Science according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

362

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science, which is 0.235 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (362).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pacific College of Health and Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, which is 0.253 times less than the 217 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, which is 3.95 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pacific College of Health and Science is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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
191 degrees awarded
Asian
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific College of Health and Science is white (191 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (58 degrees).

23.7% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
165 degrees awarded
Asian Female
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific College of Health and Science is white female (165 degrees awarded). There were 4.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (40 degrees).

Operations

Pacific College of Health and Science employs 4 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pacific College of Health and Science are Male Instructor (3), Male No academic rank (2), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science are: Management, with 15 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.86M

2023 Salaries

19.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pacific College of Health and Science paid a median of $7.86M in salaries, a 19.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.16% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$410k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pacific College of Health and Science paid a total of $410k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science were Instructor with 4 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science were Management with 15 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Male No academic rank
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science was Male Instructor with 3 employees, Male No academic rank with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pacific College of Health and Science.

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