Mission College

www.missioncollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2023 Average Net Price

$7,771

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,669

23.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.5%

165 Graduates

About

Mission College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mission College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees), and Child Care Provider (13 degrees).

In 2023, 1,626 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mission College. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (679 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (499 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mission College is $1,380, which is $−6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mission College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 47 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mission College is $1,380, which is $6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,771.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Mission College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mission College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Mission College is $−6,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,771

2023 Value

7.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mission College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,771. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mission College grew by 7.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mission 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

$19,438

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mission College was of $19,438 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42% of undergraduate students at Mission College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mission 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 Mission College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 47 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

Mission College had a total enrollment of 6,669 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mission College is 1,566 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,103. This means that 23.5% of students enrolled at Mission College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mission College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.4% Asian, 11.6% White, 7.47% Two or More Races, 3.96% Black or African American, 0.69% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mission College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.9%), followed by Asian Female (18.8%) and Asian Male (18.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mission College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,669 students. The full-time enrollment at Mission College is 1,566 and the part-time enrollment is 5,103. This means that 23.5% of students enrolled at Mission 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 Mission College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

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 Mission College was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mission College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,433 enrolled students
Asian
2,364 enrolled students
White
775 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mission College is 36.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.4% Asian, 11.6% White, 7.47% Two or More Races, 3.96% Black or African American, 0.69% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% 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, 166 students (2.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 274 more women than men received degrees from Mission College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mission College is asian (679 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (499 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mission College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees) and Child Care Provider (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mission College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (146 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (543 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission College are Software developers (653,933 people), Other managers (202,428 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (174,591 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,914 people), and Computer & information systems managers (129,298 people).

The most specialized majors at Mission College in 2023 are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (146 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (543 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), and Math & Statistics (26 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 Mission College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Mission College are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (146 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (543 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (156 degrees), and Math & Statistics (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission College are Computer Systems Design (648,467 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (605,695 people), Elementary & secondary schools (469,538 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,912 people), and Offices of physicians (226,630 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Biological & Physical Sciences
146 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
116 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
110 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mission College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 146 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

676

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

950

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 676 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College, which is 0.712 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (950).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.684 times less than the 288 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 288 degrees were awarded to men at Mission College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.46 times more than the 197 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Mission College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mission College is Female and White (90% 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, 0.606% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
679 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
499 degrees awarded
White
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mission College is asian (679 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (499 degrees).

1.29% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
402 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
299 degrees awarded
Asian Male
277 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mission College is asian female (402 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (299 degrees).

Operations

Mission College employs 128 Instructors. Most academics at Mission College are Female Instructor (78), and Male Instructor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$57.9M

2023 Salaries

6.21%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mission College paid a median of $57.9M in salaries, a 6.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.47% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$19.3M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mission College paid a total of $19.3M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% 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

128 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mission College was Instructor with 128 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission College were Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 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 Mission College was Female Instructor with 78 employees, and Male Instructor with 50 employees.

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

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