San Jose City College

www.sjcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2021 Average Net Price

$17,618

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,326

21.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.5%

155 Graduates

About

San Jose City College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at San Jose City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (251 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (120 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees).

In 2021, 1,606 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Jose City College. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (801 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (412 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Jose City College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at San Jose City College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,618.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending San Jose City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at San Jose City College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at San Jose City College is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$17,618

2021 Value

3.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Jose City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,618. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Jose City College grew by 3.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Jose City 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

$15,084

Room and Board

$2,771

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Jose City College was of $15,084 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,771. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at San Jose City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Jose City 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.

3.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Jose City College was 3.8%, which represents 3 out of the 79 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

San Jose City College had a total enrollment of 7,326 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Jose City College is 1,567 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,759. This means that 21.4% of students enrolled at San Jose City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Jose City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Asian, 12% White, 5% Black or African American, 3.96% Two or More Races, 0.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Jose City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.1%) and Asian Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Jose City College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,326 students. The full-time enrollment at San Jose City College is 1,567 and the part-time enrollment is 5,759. This means that 21.4% of students enrolled at San Jose City College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Jose City College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 San Jose City College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), San Jose City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,492 enrolled students
Asian
1,958 enrolled students
White
882 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Jose City College is 47.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Asian, 12% White, 5% Black or African American, 3.96% Two or More Races, 0.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 219 students (2.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 530 more women than men received degrees from San Jose City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino (801 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (412 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at San Jose City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (251 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (120 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Jose City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (120 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 San Jose City College are Elementary & middle school teachers (140,369 people), Other managers (101,448 people), Software developers (50,483 people), Construction managers (45,672 people), and Registered nurses (41,970 people).

The most specialized majors at San Jose City College in 2021 are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (120 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (506 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 San Jose City College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at San Jose City College are Construction (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (91 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (120 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (506 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 San Jose City College are Elementary & secondary schools (275,318 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,818 people), Construction (124,604 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,951 people), and Computer Systems Design (91,368 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
251 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
120 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
97 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at San Jose City College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 251 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

538

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,068

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 538 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,068).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.384 times less than the 318 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.61 times more than the 122 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from San Jose City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Jose City College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

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, 3.23% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
801 degrees awarded
Asian
412 degrees awarded
White
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino (801 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (412 degrees).

2.05% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
589 degrees awarded
Asian Female
248 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Jose City College is hispanic or latino female (589 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (248 degrees).

Operations

San Jose City College employs 116 Instructors. Most academics at San Jose City College are Female Instructor (71), and Male Instructor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.75M - Federal
$7M - State
$630k - Local

As of 2021, San Jose City College received $4.75M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7M from state grants and contracts, and $630k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.6M

2021 Salaries

11.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, San Jose City College paid a median of $40.6M in salaries, a 11.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.9M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Jose City College paid a total of $16.9M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Jose City College was Instructor with 116 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose City College were Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Jose City College was Female Instructor with 71 employees, and Male Instructor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Jose City College.