California Aeronautical University (433420)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,030
2023 Average Net Price
$36,328
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
388
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
32%
8 Graduates

About

California Aeronautical University (433420) is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California Aeronautical University (433420) were Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (31 degrees awarded) and Airway Management & Operations (5 degrees).

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Aeronautical University (433420). 20% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 80% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (32 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Aeronautical University (433420) is $15,030, which is $2,839 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California Aeronautical University (433420) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 102 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California Aeronautical University (433420) is $15,030, which is $2,839 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,328.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending California Aeronautical University (433420) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,030
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California Aeronautical University (433420) was $15,030. The cost of tuition at California Aeronautical University (433420) is $2,839 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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Average Net Price

$36,328
2023 Value
7.83%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 California Aeronautical University (433420) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,328. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California Aeronautical University (433420) grew by 7.83%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,891
Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Aeronautical University (433420) was of $10,891 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.89% between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

54%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at California Aeronautical University (433420) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California Aeronautical University (433420) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 102 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

California Aeronautical University (433420) had a total enrollment of 388 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California Aeronautical University (433420) is 388 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Aeronautical University (433420) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Aeronautical University (433420), both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.5% White, 37.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.28% Asian, 6.7% Black or African American, 3.87% Two or More Races, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Aeronautical University (433420) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.9%) and Asian Male (8.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by Asian Female (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Aeronautical University (433420) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 388 students. The full-time enrollment at California Aeronautical University (433420) is 388 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Aeronautical University (433420) are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

62%
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 California Aeronautical University (433420) was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), California Aeronautical University (433420) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    157 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    146 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Aeronautical University (433420) is 40.5% White, 37.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.28% Asian, 6.7% Black or African American, 3.87% Two or More Races, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.258% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 33 fewer women than men received degrees from California Aeronautical University (433420). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Aeronautical University (433420) is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California Aeronautical University (433420) is Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (31 degrees awarded), followed by Airway Management & Operations (5 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Aeronautical University (433420), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Accountants & auditors (995,582 people), Other managers (691,854 people), Financial managers (499,690 people), Chief executives & legislators (376,170 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (235,254 people).

The most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) in 2023 are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Aeronautical University (433420).
Most Common (2023)
  1. 31 degrees awarded
  2. 5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Aeronautical University (433420) was Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew with 31 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

44
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
11
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at California Aeronautical University (433420), which is 4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (11).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at California Aeronautical University (433420) in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew, which is 4.67 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at California Aeronautical University (433420) in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew, which is 0.214 times less than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

20%
100% Completion Time
20%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from California Aeronautical University (433420) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California Aeronautical University (433420) is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    32 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    15 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Aeronautical University (433420) is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    26 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    12 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Aeronautical University (433420) is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (12 degrees).

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Operations

California Aeronautical University (433420) employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at California Aeronautical University (433420) are Male Instructor (11), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Aeronautical University (433420) are: Service, with 26 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.35M
2023 Salaries
8.35%
growth from 2022

In 2023, California Aeronautical University (433420) paid a median of $7.35M in salaries, a 8.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 27.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$989k
Instructional Salaries
14
Number of Employees

In 2023, California Aeronautical University (433420) paid a total of $989k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
14 Employees
Service
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Aeronautical University (433420) was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Aeronautical University (433420) were Service with 26 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 13 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Aeronautical University (433420) was Male Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California Aeronautical University (433420).

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