Unitek College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,199

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$52,638

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.71%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

3,618

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

73.9%

839 Graduates

About

Unitek College is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Unitek College were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (12 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 1,715 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Unitek College. 85.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was unknown (657 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (433 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Unitek College is $32,199, which is $17,799 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Unitek College is $32,199, which is $17,799 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $52,638.

In 2020, 57% of undergraduate students attending Unitek College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,199

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Unitek College was $32,199. The cost of tuition at Unitek College is $17,799 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$52,638

2020 Value

7.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Unitek College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $52,638. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Unitek College grew by 7.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Unitek 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

$18,436

Room and Board

$1,010

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Unitek College was of $18,436 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,010. The cost of room and board increased by 0.348% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Unitek College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 23.9% with respect to 2019, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Unitek 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.

6.71%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Unitek College was 6.71%, which represents 89 out of the 1326 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

Unitek College has a total enrollment of 3,618 students. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College is 3,618 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Unitek College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Unitek College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22.4% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.92% White, 5.91% Black or African American, 3.43% Two or More Races, 2.71% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.967% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Unitek College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (18%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%) and White Female (8.84%). 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

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Unitek College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,618 students. The full-time enrollment at Unitek College is 3,618 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Unitek College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

85%

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 Unitek College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), Unitek College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Asian
812
Hispanic or Latino
521
White
359

The enrolled student population at Unitek College is 22.4% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.92% White, 5.91% Black or African American, 3.43% Two or More Races, 2.71% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.967% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 1,445 students (39.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1213 more women than men received degrees from Unitek College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Unitek College is unknown (657 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more unknown graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (433 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Unitek College is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (12 degrees awarded), followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Unitek College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,673 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees).

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 Unitek College are Registered nurses (1,300,485 people), Software developers (435,061 people), Medical & health services managers (148,092 people), Other managers (142,868 people), and Pharmacists (132,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Unitek College are Health (1,673 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unitek College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Unitek College are Health (1,673 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 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 Unitek College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,463,704 people), Computer Systems Design (502,297 people), Elementary & secondary schools (245,249 people), Outpatient care centers (209,340 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (189,733 people).

The most specialized majors at Unitek College are Health (1,673 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
12 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Unitek College was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 12 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,464

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College, which is 0.171 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,464).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Unitek College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.175 times less than the 623 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 623 degrees were awarded to women at Unitek College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 5.72 times more than the 109 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (88.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Unitek College is Male and White (88.9% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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, 48.2% of graduates (404 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Unknown
657 degrees awarded
Asian
433 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Unitek College is unknown (657 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more unknown recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (433 degrees).

38.3% of degree recipients (657 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Asian Female
342 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
243 degrees awarded
White Female
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Unitek College is asian female (342 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (243 degrees).

Operations

Unitek College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Unitek College had a total salary expenditure of $43.2M. Unitek College employs 58 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Unitek College are Female No academic ranks (48), Male No academic ranks(10), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unitek College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Unitek College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2020 Salaries

13.8%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Unitek College paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, which represents 66.4% of their overall expenditure ($43.2M) and a 13.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.09% growth from 2018 and a 1.39% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Unitek College paid a total of $5.51M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Unitek College were No academic rank with 58 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unitek College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees; Management with 11 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Unitek College was Female No academic rank with 48 employees, and Male No academic rank with 10 employees.

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