Unitek College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,199

2023 Average Net Price

$23,984

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,191

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.7%

486 Graduates

About

Unitek College is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Unitek College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (860 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,882 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Unitek College. 87.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (537 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (396 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Unitek College is $32,199, which is $17,035 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Unitek College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,559 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Unitek College is $32,199.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,984.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Unitek College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,199

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Unitek College was $32,199.

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

Average Net Price

$23,984

2023 Value

28.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Unitek College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,984. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Unitek College grew by 28.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Unitek 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

$18,436

Room and Board

$1,010

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Unitek College was of $18,436 in 2020. The cost of room and board increased by 0.348% between 2019 and 2020.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,010. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Unitek College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 38.5% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Unitek 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 Unitek College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1559 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 had a total enrollment of 5,191 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College is 5,191 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Unitek College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Unitek College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% Asian, 9.52% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 1.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.1% Two or More Races, and 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Unitek College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.6%), followed by Asian Female (19.6%) and White Female (8.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Unitek College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,191 students. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College is 5,191 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Unitek College 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 Unitek College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 Unitek College was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Unitek College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,398 enrolled students
Asian
1,368 enrolled students
White
494 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Unitek College is 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% Asian, 9.52% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 1.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.1% Two or More Races, and 0.694% 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 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, 1,438 students (27.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,402 more women than men received degrees from Unitek College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Unitek College is hispanic or latino (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (396 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Unitek College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (860 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Unitek College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,882 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 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 Unitek College in 2023 are Health (1,882 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 Unitek College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Unitek College are Health (1,882 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 Unitek College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,536,228 people), Computer Systems Design (571,620 people), Elementary & secondary schools (274,266 people), Outpatient care centers (248,573 people), and Offices of physicians (212,840 people).

The most specialized majors at Unitek College are Health (1,882 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 Unitek College.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2023)

860 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Unitek College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 860 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,642

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College, which is 0.146 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,642).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.181 times less than the 728 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 728 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 5.52 times more than the 132 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Unitek College is Male and Two or More Races (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)

Hispanic or Latino
537 degrees awarded
Asian
396 degrees awarded
White
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Unitek College is hispanic or latino (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (396 degrees).

30.8% of degree recipients (580 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
489 degrees awarded
Asian Female
317 degrees awarded
White Female
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Unitek College is hispanic or latino female (489 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (317 degrees).

Operations

Unitek College employs 122 Instructors, 45 Assistant professors and 3 Professors. Most academics at Unitek College are Female Instructor (102), Female Assistant professor (37), and Male Instructor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unitek College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$39.8M

2023 Salaries

60.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Unitek College paid a median of $39.8M in salaries, a 60.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.65% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$15.9M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2023, Unitek College paid a total of $15.9M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% 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

122 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Unitek College were Instructor with 122 employees, Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unitek College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Unitek College was Female Instructor with 102 employees, Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Male Instructor with 20 employees.

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

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