California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 292
Graduate Enrollment: 6
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 50.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.6% (2013)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 12.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 7.4% (2015)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 5.1% (2015)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.8%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 33.9%
Asian: 11.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.4%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.4%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 33.9%
Asian: 11.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.4%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,285
In-State tuition: $30,331Out-of-State tuition: $30,331
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,192 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,419 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,192 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,830 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,891 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 56.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 84.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,705 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $326 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $31,804 |
| $30k-48k | $33,509 |
| $48k-75k | $38,069 |
| $75k-110k | $40,443 |
| $110k+ | $42,100 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,705 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,418 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,261 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,684 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 33.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 38.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 33.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 22.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 28.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,818 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,100 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | $42,922 ($3,577) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Air Transportation. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 8 | $30,024 | $307 | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | $27,670 ($2,306) | $37,635 ($3,136) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 | $43,427 ($3,619) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 3 | $35,314 ($2,943) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | $52,803 ($4,400) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $50,443 ($4,204) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $47,133Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 7.0
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