West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

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2020 Default Rate

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2023 Enrolled Students

527

98.9% Full-Time

About

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies were Pharmacy (82 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (43 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (28 degrees).

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (84 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,755 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was $0. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is $−13,813 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNN% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies (in red) with that of similar universities.

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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3755 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

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies had a total enrollment of 527 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 521 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.2% White, 28.1% Asian, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.54% Two or More Races, 5.31% Black or African American, and 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by Asian Female (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 527 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 521 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
175 enrolled students
Asian
148 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is 33.2% White, 28.1% Asian, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.54% Two or More Races, 5.31% Black or African American, and 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 5 students (0.949%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 75 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is asian (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is Pharmacy (82 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (43 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (217 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in 2023 are Health (217 degrees awarded) (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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Health (217 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Health (217 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies.

Most Common (2023)

Pharmacy
82 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
43 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapy
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was Pharmacy with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies, which is 0.486 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in Physical Therapy, which is 1.87 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy, which is 3.84 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
84 degrees awarded
White
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is asian (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

0.461% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
57 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is asian female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (47 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies employs 20 Assistant professors, 7 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are: Management, with 16 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies were Management with 16 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies.

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