Southern California Institute of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,590

5.07% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,298

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.915%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

521

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

62 Graduates

About

Southern California Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern California Institute of Technology were Electrician (281 degrees awarded), Biomedical Technology (50 degrees), and Computer Support Specialist (17 degrees).

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology. 3.66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 96.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (243 degrees), 3.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $16,590, which is $2,090 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $16,590, which is $2,090 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,298.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,590

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology was $16,590. The cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $2,090 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,298

2021 Value

3.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern California Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,298. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology grew by 3.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology (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

$14,736

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern California Institute of Technology was of $14,736 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.64% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern California Institute of Technology (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.

0.915%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern California Institute of Technology was 0.915%, which represents 3 out of the 328 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

Southern California Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 521 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 521 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% White, 8.06% Asian, 4.8% Two or More Races, 4.03% Black or African American, and 1.73% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (59.7%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Asian Male (7.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 521 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 521 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 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 Southern California Institute of Technology was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Southern California Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern California Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
322 enrolled students
White
88 enrolled students
Asian
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% White, 8.06% Asian, 4.8% Two or More Races, 4.03% Black or African American, and 1.73% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 380 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern California Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (243 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology is Electrician (281 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (50 degrees) and Computer Support Specialist (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern California Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (281 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), and Engineering (55 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 Southern California Institute of Technology are Software developers (884,936 people), Other managers (409,325 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (372,153 people), Civil engineers (274,349 people), and Mechanical engineers (205,178 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2021 are Construction (281 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Engineering (55 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Construction (281 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Engineering (55 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Southern California Institute of Technology are Computer Systems Design (954,891 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (453,148 people), Construction (376,201 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (238,532 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (187,805 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern California Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
281 degree-majors awarded
Biomedical Technology
50 degree-majors awarded
Computer Support Specialist
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology was Electrician with 281 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

395

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 395 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology, which is 26.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (15).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern California Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 55.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Biomedical Technology, which is 0.111 times less than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from Southern California Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern California Institute of Technology is Male and Black or African American (80% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
243 degrees awarded
White
73 degrees awarded
Asian
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (243 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

2.2% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
235 degrees awarded
White Male
72 degrees awarded
Asian Male
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino male (235 degrees awarded). There were 3.26 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (72 degrees).

Operations

Southern California Institute of Technology employs 5 Instructors, 3 Lecturers and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern California Institute of Technology are Male Instructor (5), Male Lecturer (2), and Female Lecturer (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology are: Management, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$62.2k - Federal
$106k - State
$91.7k - Local

As of 2021, Southern California Institute of Technology received $62.2k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $106k from state grants and contracts, and $91.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$3.16M

2021 Salaries

7.45%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a median of $3.16M in salaries, a 7.45% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$904k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a total of $904k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Instructor with 5 employees, Lecturer with 3 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Management with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology was Male Instructor with 5 employees, Male Lecturer with 2 employees, and Female Lecturer with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern California Institute of Technology.