Canada College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$3,845

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,141

13.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.1%

81 Graduates

About

Canada College is a higher education institution located in San Mateo County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Canada College were General Psychology (52 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees), and General Health Services (37 degrees).

In 2023, 634 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Canada College. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (326 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (142 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Canada College is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Canada College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 46 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Canada College is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,845.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Canada College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Canada College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Canada College is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$3,845

2023 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Canada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,845. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Canada College grew by 13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Canada 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

$20,858

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Canada College was of $20,858 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 $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Canada College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 35.6% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Canada 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 Canada College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 46 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

Canada College had a total enrollment of 6,141 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Canada College is 825 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,316. This means that 13.4% of students enrolled at Canada College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Canada College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 16.5% Asian, 4.92% Two or More Races, 2.64% Black or African American, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0977% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Canada College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.2%) and White Male (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

13.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Canada College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,141 students. The full-time enrollment at Canada College is 825 and the part-time enrollment is 5,316. This means that 13.4% of students enrolled at Canada 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 Canada College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Canada College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Canada College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,717 enrolled students
White
1,474 enrolled students
Asian
1,011 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Canada College is 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 16.5% Asian, 4.92% Two or More Races, 2.64% Black or African American, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0977% 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, 230 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 270 more women than men received degrees from Canada College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Canada College is hispanic or latino (326 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (142 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Canada College is General Psychology (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees) and General Health Services (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Canada College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (48 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Canada College are Other managers (396,787 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (382,604 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (308,539 people), Postsecondary teachers (207,281 people), and Chief executives & legislators (168,190 people).

The most specialized majors at Canada College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees), Social Sciences (61 degrees), and Psychology (52 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 Canada College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Canada College are Communication Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees), Social Sciences (61 degrees), and Psychology (52 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 Canada College are Elementary & secondary schools (716,984 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (408,979 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (341,381 people), Legal services (297,273 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (239,640 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
52 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degrees awarded
General Health Services
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Canada College was General Psychology with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

452

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 182 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College, which is 0.403 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (452).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.554 times less than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Canada College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.81 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Canada College 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 41% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Canada College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
326 degrees awarded
White
142 degrees awarded
Asian
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Canada College is hispanic or latino (326 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (142 degrees).

2.84% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
242 degrees awarded
White Female
99 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Canada College is hispanic or latino female (242 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (99 degrees).

Operations

Canada College employs 85 Instructors. Most academics at Canada College are Female Instructor (57), and Male Instructor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canada College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$41M

2023 Salaries

45%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Canada College paid a median of $41M in salaries, a 45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Canada College paid a total of $10.2M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% 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

85 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Canada College was Instructor with 85 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canada College were Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 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 Canada College was Female Instructor with 57 employees, and Male Instructor with 28 employees.

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

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