California Aeronautical University, CA
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Bakersfield, CA 93308
California Aeronautical University Rankings
Affordability1
Retention99
Graduation1
Earnings8
Diversity72
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California Aeronautical University
25%
Bachelor’s
46%
Associate’s
29%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Health Professions and Related Programs34%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting26%
Legal Professions and Studies5%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies9%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Admissions
Getting into California Aeronautical University
56%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending California Aeronautical University
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$60K
Average Total Cost
$52K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $50K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $51K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $57K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $57K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $57K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California Aeronautical University
92%
Receive Federal Loans
$8K
Median Federal Debt
33%
Repayment Rate
$237
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $7K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 26% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 33% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 24% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 34% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California Aeronautical University
100%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 60% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California Aeronautical University
80%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 80% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 78% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 80% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at California Aeronautical University
292
Undergraduates
46%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
14
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 29% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 39% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near California Aeronautical University, CA
Milan Institute-Bakersfield West
3 miles, S
Lyle's College of Beauty
4 miles, SE
UEI College-Bakersfield
4 miles, S
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
4 miles, SE