Compton College

Compton, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Compton College, based in Compton, California, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 3,142 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,181 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 29.0%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,647 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,181
Graduation Rate
29.0%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$12,647
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.35x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,142
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
50.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,142
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,822
Pell Grant Rate
26.8%
Federal Loan Rate
2.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,528
Income $30K–$48K
$12,773
Income $48K–$75K
$12,319

Student Demographics

White
2.0%
Black
36.9%
Hispanic
52.4%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
4.0%

Accreditations

Programs (29)

Associate (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 347
Biological and Physical Sciences Not reported 88
Registered Nursing Not reported 44
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 33
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 22
Psychology Not reported 22
Business Administration & Management Not reported 21
Sociology Not reported 14
Sports & Fitness Not reported 10
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 8
Physical Sciences Not reported 5
Romance Languages Not reported 4
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 4
Mathematics Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 138
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 77
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 56
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Machinist Not reported 7
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 2
Fine Arts Associate 2
History Associate 2
Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Secondary Education Associate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1
Political Science Associate 1
Machinist Associate 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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