Skyline College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$4,652

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

9,428

21.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.4%

258 Graduates

About

Skyline College is a higher education institution located in San Mateo County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Skyline College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (32 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees).

In 2023, 1,182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Skyline College. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (464 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (355 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Skyline 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 Skyline College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 63 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Skyline 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 $4,652.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Skyline College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Skyline College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Skyline 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 Skyline College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,652

2023 Value

9.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Skyline College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,652. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Skyline College grew by 9.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Skyline 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 Skyline 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 Skyline College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54% of undergraduate students at Skyline College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 20% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Skyline 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 Skyline College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 63 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

Skyline College had a total enrollment of 9,428 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Skyline College is 2,054 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,374. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Skyline College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Skyline College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% Asian, 18% White, 6.08% Two or More Races, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.35% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Skyline College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (19%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Skyline College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,428 students. The full-time enrollment at Skyline College is 2,054 and the part-time enrollment is 7,374. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Skyline 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 Skyline College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,325 enrolled students
Asian
2,911 enrolled students
White
1,694 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Skyline College is 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30.9% Asian, 18% White, 6.08% Two or More Races, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.35% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% 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, 236 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 74 more women than men received degrees from Skyline College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Skyline College is asian (464 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (355 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Skyline College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (32 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Skyline College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (334 degrees), and Math & Statistics (26 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 Skyline College are Elementary & middle school teachers (158,261 people), Other managers (105,102 people), Secondary school teachers (88,745 people), Software developers (80,620 people), and Postsecondary teachers (74,949 people).

The most specialized majors at Skyline College in 2023 are Human Sciences (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (334 degrees), Math & Statistics (26 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (79 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (56 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 Skyline College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Skyline College are Human Sciences (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (334 degrees), Math & Statistics (26 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (79 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (56 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 Skyline College are Elementary & secondary schools (688,132 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (309,130 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (305,392 people), Outpatient care centers (193,025 people), and Computer Systems Design (178,809 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
135 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degrees awarded
General Health Services
73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Skyline College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 135 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

554

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

628

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 554 degrees were awarded to men at Skyline College, which is 0.882 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (628).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Skyline College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.942 times less than the 156 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Skyline College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.06 times more than the 147 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 7% of students graduating from Skyline College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (56.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Skyline College is Male and Asian (56.6% 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, 1.16% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
464 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
355 degrees awarded
White
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Skyline College is asian (464 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (355 degrees).

1.86% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Male
239 degrees awarded
Asian Female
225 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
211 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Skyline College is asian male (239 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (225 degrees).

Operations

Skyline College employs 137 Instructors. Most academics at Skyline College are Female Instructor (74), and Male Instructor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Skyline College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$60.5M

2023 Salaries

40.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Skyline College paid a median of $60.5M in salaries, a 40.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.3% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2023, Skyline College paid a total of $16.2M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% 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

137 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Skyline College was Instructor with 137 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Skyline College were Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 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 Skyline College was Female Instructor with 74 employees, and Male Instructor with 63 employees.

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

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