Pacific College of Health and Science

www.pacificcollege.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,760
    2.55% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $51,918
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    786
    50.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    76.9%
    20 Graduates

    About

    Pacific College of Health and Science is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Pacific College of Health and Science were Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (212 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 406 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pacific College of Health and Science. 83.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (142 degrees), 3.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (44 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $10,760, which is $−4,137 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $10,760, which is $4,137 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,918.

    In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending Pacific College of Health and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,760
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science was $10,760. The cost of tuition at Pacific College of Health and Science is $−4,137 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $51,918
    2024 Value
    38.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pacific College of Health and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,918. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pacific College of Health and Science grew by 38.5%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $22,302
    Room and Board
    $910
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pacific College of Health and Science was of $22,302 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 37.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $910. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.11% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    30%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    30% of undergraduate students at Pacific College of Health and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 43.4% with respect to 2023, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Pacific College of Health and Science had a total enrollment of 786 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science is 397 students and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pacific College of Health and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.9% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.02% Two or More Races, 6.74% Black or African American, 1.53% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (8.26%) and Black or African American Female (7.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by Asian Female (7.21%) and Two or More Races Female (6.31%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    50.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 786 students. The full-time enrollment at Pacific College of Health and Science is 397 and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      298 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      84 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      82 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pacific College of Health and Science is 37.9% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.02% Two or More Races, 6.74% Black or African American, 1.53% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 134 students (17%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 274 more women than men received degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pacific College of Health and Science is white (142 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (44 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Pacific College of Health and Science is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (212 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pacific College of Health and Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (406 degrees awarded).

    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 Pacific College of Health and Science are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science in 2024 are Health (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Pacific College of Health and Science are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science are Health (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Pacific College of Health and Science are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pacific College of Health and Science are Health (406 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pacific College of Health and Science.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Asian Bodywork Therapy
      50 degrees awarded
    2. General Health & Wellness
      48 degrees awarded
    3. Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pacific College of Health and Science was Asian Bodywork Therapy with 50 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    66
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    340
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science, which is 0.194 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (340).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, which is 0.23 times less than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Pacific College of Health and Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, which is 4.34 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      142 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      44 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      30 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pacific College of Health and Science is white (142 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (44 degrees).

    28.6% of degree recipients (116 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      254 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      245 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      226 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pacific College of Health and Science is white female (254 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (245 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Pacific College of Health and Science had a total salary expenditure of 13.1M. Pacific College of Health and Science employs 4 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Pacific College of Health and Science are Male Instructor (3), Male No academic rank (2), and Female Associate professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science are: Management, with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $7.33M
    2024 Salaries
    6.72%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Pacific College of Health and Science paid a median of $7.33M in salaries, which represents 55.9% of their overall expenditure ($13.1M) and a 6.72% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 18.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $480k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Pacific College of Health and Science paid a total of $480k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.55% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pacific College of Health and Science were Management with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

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