Los Medanos College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$8,413

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,230

35.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.9%

316 Graduates

About

Los Medanos College is a higher education institution located in Contra Costa County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Los Medanos College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (390 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (19 degrees), and General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (10 degrees).

In 2023, 2,028 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Medanos College. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (980 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (431 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 85 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Medanos 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 $8,413.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,413

2023 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Los Medanos College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,413. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Los Medanos College grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Medanos 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

$20,493

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Medanos College was of $20,493 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.26% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Los Medanos College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.7% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 85 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

Los Medanos College had a total enrollment of 8,230 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Los Medanos College is 2,903 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,327. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Los Medanos College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Medanos College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 12.1% Asian, 7.27% Two or More Races, 0.741% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.182% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Los Medanos College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and White Female (9.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Medanos College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,230 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Medanos College is 2,903 and the part-time enrollment is 5,327. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

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 Los Medanos College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Los Medanos College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,794 enrolled students
White
1,531 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,087 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Medanos College is 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 12.1% Asian, 7.27% Two or More Races, 0.741% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.182% 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, 117 students (1.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 526 more women than men received degrees from Los Medanos College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Medanos College is hispanic or latino (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (431 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Los Medanos College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (390 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (19 degrees) and General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Medanos College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (329 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (93 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (737 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Medanos College are Elementary & middle school teachers (180,024 people), Police officers (142,421 people), Other managers (137,664 people), Secondary school teachers (75,050 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (73,356 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Medanos College in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (329 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (93 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (737 degrees), Protective Services (165 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 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 Los Medanos College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Los Medanos College are Interdisciplinary Studies (329 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (93 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (737 degrees), Protective Services (165 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 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 Los Medanos College are Elementary & secondary schools (401,505 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (342,121 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (168,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (155,654 people), and Computer Systems Design (90,555 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Biological & Physical Sciences
329 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
209 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
138 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Los Medanos College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 329 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

751

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 751 degrees were awarded to men at Los Medanos College, which is 0.588 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,277).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Los Medanos College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.43 times less than the 419 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 419 degrees were awarded to men at Los Medanos College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.33 times more than the 180 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Los Medanos College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Los Medanos College is Female and Asian (61.3% 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, 5.7% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
980 degrees awarded
White
431 degrees awarded
Asian
252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Medanos College is hispanic or latino (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (431 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
675 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
305 degrees awarded
White Female
236 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Medanos College is hispanic or latino female (675 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (305 degrees).

Operations

Los Medanos College employs 120 Instructors. Most academics at Los Medanos College are Female Instructor (63), and Male Instructor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Medanos College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$38.1M

2023 Salaries

8.54%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Los Medanos College paid a median of $38.1M in salaries, a 8.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.82% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

120

Number of Employees

In 2023, Los Medanos College paid a total of $13.4M to 120 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% 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

120 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Medanos College was Instructor with 120 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Medanos College were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 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 Los Medanos College was Female Instructor with 63 employees, and Male Instructor with 57 employees.

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

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