Downey Adult School

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2020 Average Net Price

$9,755

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

1,130

19.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

87.1%

115 Graduates

About

Downey Adult School is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Downey Adult School were .

In 2020, 498 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Downey Adult School. 86.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (399 degrees), 9.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Downey Adult School is $0, which is $−11,500 less than the national average for ($11,500).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Downey Adult School is $0, which is $−11,500 less than the national average for ($11,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,755.

In 2020, 59% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while N/A% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$9,755

2020 Value

8.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Downey Adult School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,755. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Downey Adult School grew by 8.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Downey Adult School (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.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

N/A%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Downey Adult School received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.72% with respect to 2019, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Downey Adult School (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.

Enrollment

Downey Adult School has a total enrollment of 1,130 students. The full-time enrollment at Downey Adult School is 217 students and the part-time enrollment is 913. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at Downey Adult School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Downey Adult School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.14% White, 6.11% Black or African American, 5.84% Asian, 1.42% Two or More Races, 0.354% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Downey Adult School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.6%), followed by White Female (21.7%) and Asian Female (7.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Downey Adult School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,130 students. The full-time enrollment at Downey Adult School is 217 and the part-time enrollment is 913. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at Downey Adult School are enrolled full-time compared with 65.9% at similar .

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Downey Adult School (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2020 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 Downey Adult School was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Downey Adult School had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Downey Adult School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
880
White
92
Black or African American
69

The enrolled student population at Downey Adult School is 77.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.14% White, 6.11% Black or African American, 5.84% Asian, 1.42% Two or More Races, 0.354% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% 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 is 37.9% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 18.7% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 364 more women than men received degrees from Downey Adult School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino (399 degrees awarded). There were 9.73 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Downey Adult School is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Downey Adult School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (481 degrees awarded) and Legal (17 degrees).

Workforce

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 Downey Adult School are Registered nurses (1,370,804 people), Medical & health services managers (143,726 people), Pharmacists (133,114 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (128,961 people), and Physicians (98,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Health (481 degrees awarded) and Legal (17 degrees).

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 Downey Adult School are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Health (481 degrees awarded) and Legal (17 degrees).

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 Downey Adult School are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,186 people), Outpatient care centers (221,078 people), Offices of physicians (214,388 people), Elementary & secondary schools (197,413 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,491 people).

The most specialized majors at Downey Adult School are Health (481 degrees awarded) and Legal (17 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

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This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Downey Adult School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

431

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Downey Adult School, which is 0.155 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (431).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Downey Adult School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Downey Adult School in Pharmacy Technician, which is 0.392 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 177 degrees were awarded to women at Downey Adult School in Medical Assistant, which is 12.6 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

94%

100% Completion Time

97%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 94% of students graduating from Downey Adult School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 97% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% within 200%.

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

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Downey Adult School is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
399 degrees awarded
Asian
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino (399 degrees awarded). There were 9.73 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
347 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
52 degrees awarded
Asian Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Downey Adult School is hispanic or latino female (347 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (52 degrees).

Operations

Downey Adult School has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $49k (NaNk%), compared to the 0.162% average return ($14.1k on $8.7M) across all .

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Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Downey Adult School (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$545k - Federal
$1.6M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Downey Adult School received $545k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.6M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$3.84M

2020 Salaries

4.19%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Downey Adult School paid a median of $3.84M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 4.19% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.3% growth from 2018 and a 5.27% growth from 2017.

The median for similar is 613k (11.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

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Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In N/A, Downey Adult School paid a total of $N/A to 0 employees working as instructors, which represents N/A% of all salaries paid.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

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Most Common Instructor

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Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

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