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Academic Program Needs Assessment of the Greater Sacramento Area of California

Submitted by: Office of Institutional Research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Planning for the Future at Sacramento State ................................................................................................ 1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Study Area ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

II. MARKET ANALYSIS A. Population Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 3

i. Trends and Projections ......................................................................................................................... 3 B. Employment Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 4

i. Unemployment Trends ......................................................................................................................... 4 ii. Employment by Major Industry Sector ............................................................................................ 5 iii. Industry and Occupational Projections ........................................................................................... 6

C. Income and Poverty Characteristics.......................................................................................................... 11 D. Educational Profile ....................................................................................................................................... 12

i. Educational Attainment Status .......................................................................................................... 12 ii. High School Data ............................................................................................................................... 14 iii. Postsecondary Data ......................................................................................................................... 17

III. LOCAL HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS A. Postsecondary Education Providers in the Sacramento Area .............................................................. 19 B. Description of Major Postsecondary Providers ..................................................................................... 20 C. Degrees Awarded by Local Education Providers .................................................................................. 23 D. Programs offered at Sacramento State .................................................................................................. 37 E. Enrollment Trends at Sacramento State ................................................................................................... 40

IV. PROGRAM AREAS AT SACRAMENTO STATE AND LOCAL DEMAND IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA

A. Occupational Demand by Preferred Education ..................................................................................... 46 B. Crosswalk of Program Areas and Associated Demand for Occupations ........................................ 55

V. CURRENT AND FUTURE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA A. Highlights from PPIC Studies ...................................................................................................................... 62 Insert A: Higher Education .................................................................................................................... 4 Pages Insert B: California’s Higher Education System ................................................................................. 4 Pages Insert C: Expanding College Access ................................................................................................... 4 Pages

VI. CONCLUSIONS A. Market Situation ........................................................................................................................................... 63 B. Program Demand and Gaps .................................................................................................................... 66 C. Other Issues for Consideration .................................................................................................................. 67

ACADEMIC PROGRAM NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA OF CALIFORNIA

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I. Introduction

Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) serves the educational needs of a rapidly growing, diverse population. The University has a paramount role in advancing the economic interests of the region and throughout the state. Within the seven different academic colleges, the University offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees with a high level of rigor that prepares students to become leaders in our communities. The economic impact of Sacramento State is more than $900 million yearly to the Sacramento region.

According to the California Department of Finance, this metro area is expected to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The Greater Sacramento Area’s economic outlook is positive with the recent addition of the new Golden One Center and the continued development of the railyards.

Planning for the Future at Sacramento State

Sacramento State's campus master plan is a blueprint for campus growth over the next 20 years. Among the proposals are a new events center, new classroom buildings, and a Grand Central Quad. Construction continues on a 416-bed residence hall, which will open in time for the fall 2017 semester. University officials plan to break ground in spring 2017 on The Science Complex, a state-of-the-art education building with cutting-edge teaching labs. It’s expected to open in early 2019. Also in the works are an addition to the University Union and a parking structure on the north end of campus. Purpose The purpose of this report is to highlight important characteristics within the GSA (Greater Sacramento Area) that are useful for administrators and other stakeholders. This report examines important areas including population characteristics, employment characteristics, education characteristics, income and poverty characteristics, information on local education providers and current and future needs within education. This report can be utilized as a guide in assessing the needs of services and academic programs provided by Sacramento State to future populations. Study Area The GSA is the focus of the report and encompasses Sacramento County, Yolo County, Placer County, and San Joaquin County. These counties are high feeder areas that make up approximately 63% of enrolled undergraduate students during the fall 2016 semester. For this reason, data reported reflects the GSA. For the purpose of this report, we include the following higher education institutions: Sacramento State, UC Davis, Sierra College, Los Rios Community Colleges (Sacramento City, American River, Cosumnes River, and Folsom Lake), San Joaquin Delta College and Woodland Community College.


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II. Market Analysis This section presents population, employment, income and poverty characteristics of the Greater Sacramento Area. Additionally, it provides data concerning enrollment, high school students, and postsecondary education. This data is very important as it reveals some important economic factors related to the area.

Map 1 shows the location of the Greater Sacramento Area in relation to the state of California. Placer County stretches out to the Nevada border as the rest of the counties remain centrally located in California. The total land area of the GSA is approximately 5,540 square miles.

There are two metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the GSA: Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade MSA which is comprised of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties, and Stockton-Lodi MSA which is comprised of San Joaquin County. (http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/definitions/metropolitan-areas.html)

Map 1: The Greater Sacramento Area



49% 47% 46% 45% 44% 43% 42%

30% 30% 31%31% 32%

32% 32%

22%23% 23% 24%

25%25% 26%

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

900,000

2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040

Year

White (Non‐Hispanic) Other Hispanic

396,669594,279

1,578,029

2,262,556

783,572

1,150,034

229,726365,773

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 2055 2060

Placer County Sacramento County San Joaquin County Yolo County

A. Population Characteristics

i. Trends and Projections According to Table 1, the Hispanic population is approximately 23% and is expected to increase to 26% by 2040.

Table 1: Population Projections from 2020 to 2040 by Race/Ethnicity for Sacramento County

Source: California Department of Finance According to the tables below, the population of Sacramento County is growing at a fast pace. Projections from 2020 to 2060 reveal that Sacramento County will cross the 2 million mark by 2045 and will reach 2.26 million by 2060. Placer County is projected to increase to 594,279 by 2060. San Joaquin County is expected to grow to 1,150,034 and Yolo County is expected to grow to 365,773 by 2060.

Table 2: Population Projections from 2020 to 2060 by County

Source: Projections Prepared by Demographic Research Unit, California Department of Finance, February 2017



14%

26%

49%

10%

Placer County

San Joaquin

Sacramento

Yolo

7.4%

8.8%9.5%

6.2%

7.5% 7.8%

5.3%

6.2% 6.6%

4.9%5.4% 5.9%

0.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%5.0%6.0%7.0%8.0%9.0%10.0%

United

States

California

Greater Sacramen

toRegion

United

States

California

Greater Sacramen

toRegion

United

States

California

Greater Sacramen

toRegion

United

States

California

Greater Sacramen

toRegion

2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016

Table 3: Share of Population Growth from 2020 to 2060 by County

Source: Projections Prepared by Demographic Research Unit, California Department of Finance, February 2017 B. Employment Characteristics

i. Unemployment Trends In the past three years, the unemployment rate has persisted in a downward trend. A look at unemployment rate patterns reveals higher unemployment rates in California and the Greater Sacramento Area compared to the U.S national average. However, the rates for the State of California are lower than the rates in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Table 4: Unemployment Rates in the U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics



51%

5%5%5%

8%

3%

5%3%

3%

8%

3%

Service Providing State Government

Trade, Transportation and Utilities Professional and Business Services

Government Local Government

Educational and Health Services Leisure and Hospitality

Retail Trade Private Service Providing

Trade, Transportation and Utilities

ii. Employment by Major Industry Sector in the Greater Sacramento Area

Table 5: Employment by Industry in the Greater Sacramento Area, 4th Quarter 2015

Source: State of California-Employment Development Department

Table 6: Share of Employment by Industry in the Greater Sacramento Area, 4th Quarter 2015


988,300

88,000

94,700

88,100

163,200

65,000

100,100

58,100

64,900

154,100

60,700

0 400,000 800,000 1,200,000

Service Providing

State Government


Professional and Business Services

Government

Local Government

Educational and Health Services

Leisure and Hospitality

Retail Trade

Private Service Providing




0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

Construction

Manufacturing

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities

Information

Financial Activities

Finance and Insurance

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Professional and Business Services

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and…

Educational Services (Private), Health Care, and Social Assistance

Educational Services (Private)

Health Care and Social Assistance

Leisure and Hospitality

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Accommodation and Food Services

Other Services (excludes 814‐Private Household Workers)

Government

State and Local Government

45,400

35,400

143,400

24,500

95,300

23,600

13,900

48,900

35,500

13,400

118,200

52,900

55,000

134,300

12,600

121,700

91,800

14,700

77,100

30,200

227,800

214,200

19,600

1,300

21,500

3,700

12,600

5,200

1,400

4,700

2,200

2,500

23,700

12,300

10,900

35,500

3,700

31,800

24,300

2,500

21,800

3,400

21,000

22,000

Estimated Employment 2014 Numeric Change 2014‐2024

iii. Industry and Occupational Projections

According to the California Employment Development Department, Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance will add 35,500 jobs by 2024. Additionally, Leisure and Hospitality and Professional and Business Services are the other leading industries of employment for the Greater Sacramento Area.

Table 7: Projected Growth by Industry in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024




0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000

Management

Business and Financial Operations

Computer and Mathematical

Architecture and Engineering

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Community and Social Service

Education, Training, and Library

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and…

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Healthcare Support

Protective Service

Food Preparation and Serving Related

Building and Grounds Cleaning and…

Personal Care and Service

Sales and Related

Office and Administrative Support

Construction and Extraction

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Production

Transportation and Material Moving

62,280

71,570

32,000

18,600

16,180

15,840

62,510

14,180

47,550

19,950

23,640

78,130

30,870

58,590

89,710

153,110

42,540

29,280

28,370

50,720

10,100

9,360

8,360

2,190

2,050

2,470

7,360

2,380

10,260

4,690

3,010

22,090

5,350

15,300

13,650

15,100

16,660

5,890

2,890

9,170

Estimated Employment 2014 Numeric Change 2014‐2024

The top three occupational categories that will add the largest number of jobs by 2024 are Food Prep and Service; Construction and Extraction; and Personal Care and Service (Table 8).

Table 8: Projected Growth by Occupational Categories in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2014




Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 410 680 65.9% 6.6%Brickmasons and Blockmasons 480 780 62.5% 6.3%Roofers 1,160 1,840 58.6% 5.9%Painters, Construction and Maintenance 2,950 4,470 51.5% 5.2%Electricians 3,130 4,690 49.8% 5.0%Tile and Marble Setters 1,080 1,610 49.1% 4.9%Interpreters and Translators 1,060 1,580 49.1% 4.9%Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1,760 2,620 48.9% 4.9%Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 1,750 2,590 48.0% 4.8%Web Developers 780 1,140 46.2% 4.6%Physician Assistants 460 670 45.7% 4.6%Software Developers, Applications 3,620 5,270 45.6% 4.6%Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 2,380 3,450 45.0% 4.5%Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 870 1,240 42.5% 4.3%Sheet Metal Workers 1,110 1,580 42.3% 4.2%Nurse Practitioners 530 750 41.5% 4.2%Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 1,280 1,810 41.4% 4.1%Cooks, Restaurant 5,270 7,390 40.2% 4.0%Plasterers and Stucco Masons 580 810 39.7% 4.0%Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 1,030 1,420 37.9% 3.8%Carpenters 8,640 11,910 37.8% 3.8%Demonstrators and Product Promoters 560 770 37.5% 3.8%Statisticians 1,070 1,470 37.4% 3.7%Database Administrators 600 810 35.0% 3.5%Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 430 580 34.9% 3.5%Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 19,740 26,620 34.9% 3.5%Physical Therapists 980 1,320 34.7% 3.5%

Annual Average

Percent ChangeOccupational Title

Estimated Employment

2014**

Projected Employment

2024

Percent Change

2014-2024

Table 9: 2014-2024 Fastest Growing Occupations Projected in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024




The list below shows the educational level required for occupations that have 10 or more job openings in the Greater Sacramento Area. Jobs requiring a Master’s degree (# of average annual job openings, 10 or more)

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (53) Education Administrators, Postsecondary (38) Statisticians (59) Psychologists, All Other (20) Urban and Regional Planners (20) Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (60) Marriage and Family Therapists (21) Mental Health Counselors (45) Rehabilitation Counselors (35) Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (23) Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10) Librarians (16) Instructional Coordinators (39) Physician Assistants (30) Occupational Therapists (22) Speech-Language Pathologists (43) Nurse Practitioners (35) Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (14)

Jobs requiring a Bachelor’s Degree (# of annual average job openings, 50 or more) (Note: the list is too long to fit with 10 or more openings, so the list was shortened to those with 50 or more openings).

Chief Executives (81) General and Operations Managers (654) Sales Managers (117) Administrative Services Managers (68) Computer and Information Systems Managers (78) Construction Managers (123) Architectural and Engineering Managers (66) Medical and Health Services Managers (88) Managers, All Other (188) Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (52) Cost Estimators (109) Human Resources Specialists (92) Management Analysts (469) Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (65) Training and Development Specialists (51) Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (111) Business Operations Specialists, All Other (214) Accountants and Auditors (507) Loan Officers (62) Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (147) Computer Systems Analysts (369) Computer Programmers (97)



Software Developers, Applications (217) Software Developers, Systems Software (172) Network and Computer Systems Administrators (51) Civil Engineers (232) Mechanical Engineers (55) Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (123) Child, Family, and School Social Workers (57) Graduate Teaching Assistants (66) Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (63) Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (258) Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (114) Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (205) Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers (112) Substitute Teachers (177) Coaches and Scouts (115) Public Relations Specialists (58) Interpreters and Translators (69) Registered Nurses (783) Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (57)

Jobs Requiring an Associate’s Degree (# of average annual job openings, 10 or higher)

Web Developers (46) Computer Network Support Specialists (33) Civil Engineering Technicians (20) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians (23) Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (11) Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (13) Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (18) Forest and Conservation Technicians (30) Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (20) Paralegals and Legal Assistants (63) Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (135) Respiratory Therapists (31) Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (55) Dental Hygienists (61) Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (11) Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (19) Radiologic Technologists (33) Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (49) Physical Therapist Assistants (17) Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (12)

Jobs requiring a Postsecondary, Non-Degree Award (# of average job openings, 10 or more)

Library Technicians (28) Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (16) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (44)



12%

12%

13%

13%

14%

14%

15%

15%

16%

United States California Greater SacramentoArea

14.7%

15.4%

13.0%

Surgical Technologists (19) Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (104) Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (61) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other (12) Nursing Assistants (179) Massage Therapists (63) Dental Assistants (119) Medical Assistants (264) Medical Transcriptionists (13) Phlebotomists (16) First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (18) Firefighters (84) Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (104) Manicurists and Pedicurists (60) Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (77) Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (17) Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (174) Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (111) Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (257)

C. Income and Poverty Characteristics The Greater Sacramento Area has a lower poverty rate compared to the state of California and the U.S. Also, per capita income is slightly higher for the Greater Sacramento Area compared to the state of California (Tables 10 and 11).

Table 10: Percent of Population in Poverty – the U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2015



$27,500

$28,000

$28,500

$29,000

$29,500

$30,000

$30,500

$31,000

$31,500

$32,000

United States California Greater SacramentoArea

$28,930

$30,318

$31,760

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

United States California PlacerCounty

SacramentoCounty

San JoaquinCounty

Yolo County

87%82%

94%87%

78%88%

31% 32%37%

30%19%

43%

High School Diploma Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Table 11: Per Capita Income – the U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates D. Educational Profile

i. Educational Attainment Status Educational attainment is a key driver behind unemployment and poverty. According to the chart (Table 12), Placer county has the highest high school graduation rate and Yolo County has the highest percentage of people with a Bachelor’s or higher in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Table 12: Percent of High School and College Graduates (with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher) U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, D.C



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

28.4% 30.4% 27.0% 30.4% 23.3%

51.8%

20.6% 20.9% 21.4% 20.5%23.3%

14.2%

39.8% 38.2% 40.6% 39.3% 42.8%

26.1%

11.1% 10.5% 11.0% 9.7% 10.7% 7.8%Enrolled in College orGraduate School

Enrolled in High School(grades 9‐12)

Enrolled in ElementarySchool (grades 1‐8)

Enrolled BelowElementary School

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%

60.0%

80.0%

100.0%

52.6% 50.3%42.4%

67.3%53.4%

37.1%

7.80% 7.8%11.1%

8.9%

9.3%

7.3%

28.80% 30.7% 35.1%

18.1%28.0%

37.9%

10.80% 11.2% 11.4% 5.7% 9.3%17.7%

No College

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate/Professional

A closer examination of educational attainment is provided in Table 13. When examining the Greater Sacramento Area, San Joaquin has the highest percentage of the population with no college and is higher than the U.S and the state of California. Yolo has the highest percentage with a Bachelor’s degree and a Graduate/Professional degree.

Table 13: Educational Attainment by level of College Degree U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: 2015 American Community Survey, U.S Census Bureau Table 14 shows the enrollment status by location and school level. The percentage enrolled in college is 51.8% for Yolo County compared to 30.4% for the state of California. Additionally, the percentage enrolled in San Joaquin is 42.8%. Enrollment below elementary school is similar between the U.S, California and the Greater Sacramento Area.

Table 14: Percentage of Population Enrolled in School-U.S., California, Greater Sacramento Area

Source: Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey, U.S Census Bureau



0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

U.S. California Placer County SacramentoCounty

San JoaquinCounty

Yolo County

51.1% 49.7%

57.6%

42.8%

54.0%

66.8%

25.4%25.3%

20.1%30.5%

22.9% 24.2%23.0% 24.2% 21.6%

25.6%22.1%

8.8%

18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 years and over

Placer County Sacramento County San Joaquin County Yolo County2012 68,813 237,342 137,547 29,4072013 69,831 238,290 139,146 29,2502014 70,141 240,216 141,720 29,1852015 70,496 241,022 143,949 29,3452016 71,435 242,725 145,760 29,681

Table 15 examines enrollment in college by age group. According to the table, Sacramento County is behind the U.S and state of California in college enrollment for 18-24 year olds. Yolo County has the highest percentage in college in the 18-24 age group and 25-34 year olds are fairly close across the board.

Table 15: Enrollment in College by Age Group-U.S., California and Greater Sacramento Area

Source: Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey, U.S Census Bureau

ii. High School Data This section presents data on high school enrollment and graduation in public high schools. Tables 16a and 16b show enrollments by county in the Greater Sacramento Area. According to Tables 16a and 16b, public school enrollment has increased for each county from 2012-2016.

Table 16a: Public School Enrollment in Greater Sacramento Area 2012-2016

Source: State of California Department of Finance



0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16

68,813

69,831

70,141

70,496

71,435

237,342

238,290

240,216

241,022

242,725

137,547

139,146

141,720

143,949

145,760

29,407

29,250

29,185

29,345

29,681


‐

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

2010‐2011 2011‐12 2012‐13 2013‐14 2014‐15

18,787

18,812

19,231

19,487

19,446

81,693

80,390

78,325

77,823

77,185

45,915

45,535

45,321

45,647

45,520

10,165

10,232

10,267

10,052

10,148


2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015Placer County 18,787 18,812 19,231 19,487 19,446Sacramento County 81,693 80,390 78,325 77,823 77,185San Joaquin County 45,915 45,535 45,321 45,647 45,520Yolo County 10,165 10,232 10,267 10,052 10,148

Table 16b: Public School Enrollment in Greater Sacramento Area 2012-2016

Source: State of California Department of Finance High school enrollment has been declining for Sacramento County and San Joaquin County while Yolo and Placer Counties remain steady from 2010-11 to 2014-15.

Table 17a: Public High School Enrollment in the Greater Sacramento Area

Table 17b: Public High School Enrollment in the Greater Sacramento County

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates



2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 2016‐17 Change 2013 to 2016

Sacramento County 19,389 19,062 19,177 19,401 0.06%

Placer County 5,822 5,762 5,782 5,949 2.18%

San Joaquin County 11,116 10,984 11,408 11,468 3.17%

Yolo County 2,263 2,284 2,174 2,153 ‐4.86%

Total Greater Sacramento Area 38,590 38,092 38,541 38,971 0.99%

California 498,403 496,901 492,835 484,169 ‐2.86%

2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 Change 2013 to 2015

Placer County 5,190 5,192 5,154 ‐0.7%

Sacramento County 14,717 14,698 14,947 1.6%

San Joaquin County 8,460 8,695 9,147 8.1%

Yolo County 1,976 2,016 2,009 1.7%

Total Greater Sacramento Area 30,343 30,601 31,257 3.0%

California 399,041 401,957 406,874 2.0%

2013‐14 2014‐15 2015‐16 Change 2013 to 2015

Placer County 90.9% 89.5% 91.5% 0.7%

Sacramento County 80.5% 80.6% 81.2% 0.9%

San Joaquin County 80.3% 82.3% 82.6% 2.9%

Yolo County 87.8% 88.8% 89.2% 1.6%

Total Greater Sacramento Area 84.9% 85.3% 86.1% 1.5%

California 81.0% 82.3% 83.2% 2.7%

According to Tables 18 and 19, Yolo County experienced a 12th grade enrollment decline of -4.86%, while San Joaquin County had the biggest increase at 3.17%. Additionally, San Joaquin County had an 8.1% increase in the number of students graduating from high school and Placer County had a -0.7% decrease. Overall, the graduation rate increased 2% for the State of California from 2013 to 2015.

Table 18: Enrollment in 12th Grade in the Greater Sacramento Area-2013-14 to 2016-17

Source: California Department of Education

Table 19: Students Graduating from Public High Schools in the Greater Sacramento Area-2013-14 to 2015-16

Source: California Department of Education The percentage of 12th graders graduating from high school was 86.1% for the class of 2015-16 in the Greater Sacramento Area compared to 83.2% for the State of California (Table 20). San Joaquin had the biggest change from 2013 to 2015 with a 2.9% increase. An important thing to note about this chart is that high school graduation rates have been increasing from 2013 to 2015.

Table 20: Students Graduating from Public High Schools in the Greater Sacramento Area, 2013-14 to 2015-16

Source: California Department of Education



Education Provider Fall 2007 Fall 2016

Numeric Change

2007‐2016 Percent Change

Sacramento State 28,829 30,510 1,681 5.83%

UC Davis 29,572 37,398 7,826 26.46%

Sierra College 20,187 17,826 ‐2,361 ‐11.70%

American River College 34,604 29,908 ‐4,696 ‐13.57%

Cosumnes River College 13,176 13,690 514 3.90%

Folsom Lake College 8,414 8,285 ‐129 ‐1.53%

Sacramento City College 24,891 21,694 ‐3,197 ‐12.84%

Woodland Community College 2,882 3,646 764 26.51%

San Joaquin Delta 20,532 17,433 ‐3,099 ‐15.09%

Total 183,087 180,390 ‐2,697 ‐1.47%

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

SacramentoState

UC Davis SierraCollege

AmericanRiverCollege

CosumnesRiverCollege

FolsomLake

College

SacramentoCity College

WoodlandCommunityCollege

San JoaquinDelta

28,829

29,572

20,187

34,604

13,176

8,414

24,891

2,882

20,532

30,510 37,398

17,826

29,908

13,690

8,285

21,694

3,646

17,433

Fall 2007 Fall 2016

iii. Postsecondary Data This section reflects enrollment and graduation data for nine higher education institutions. The institutions include: Sacramento State, UC Davis, Sierra College, American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, Sacramento City College, Woodland Community College and San Joaquin Delta. According to Table 21, UC Davis and CSU-Sacramento have the highest total enrollment in fall 2016. When examining community colleges, Cosumnes River College and Woodland Community College have higher enrollments in fall 2016 compared to fall 2007.

Table 21: Total Fall Enrollment by Education Provider Fall 2007 and Fall 2016

Sources: http://www.csus.edu/oir, http://datamart.cccco.edu, http://budget.ucdavis.edu The change in fall enrollment figures are presented in Table 20. Woodland Community College had the greatest percent change followed by UC Davis.

Table 22: Change in Fall Enrollment by Education Provider Fall 2007 to Fall 2016

Sources: http://www.csus.edu/oir, http://datamart.cccco.edu, http://budget.ucdavis.edu



Education Provider FY 2007 FY 2015

Numeric Change

2007‐2015 Percent Change

Sacramento State 5,571 6,370 799 14.34%

UC Davis 7,558 9,652 2,094 27.71%

Sierra College 2,446 3,126 680 27.80%

American River College 2,464 6,716 4,252 172.56%

Cosumnes River College 1,073 928 ‐145 ‐13.51%

Folsom Lake College 689 1,184 495 71.84%

Sacramento City College 1,377 2,061 684 49.67%

Woodland Community College 115 338 223 193.91%

San Joaquin Delta 2,843 2,947 104 3.66%

Total 24,136 33,322 9,186 38.06%

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The number of graduates is provided for FY 2007 and FY 2015. UC Davis had the highest number of graduates with 9,652 in FY 2015. Sacramento State increased from 5,571 in FY 2007 to 6,370 in FY 2015.

Table 23: Total Graduates by Education Provider FY 2007 and FY 2015

Sources: http://wcc-planning.yccd.edu, http://datamart.cccco.edu, http://www.csus.edu/oir, http://budget.ucdavis.edu

Table 24 highlights the change in number of graduates. The percent change was stark for American River College with a triple digit increase from FY 2007 to FY 2015. Woodland Community College also had a triple digit increase. An important thing to point out is that all colleges had an increase except for Cosumnes River College.

Table 24: Change in Number of Graduates by Education Provider FY 2007 and FY 2015

Sources: http://wcc-planning.yccd.edu, http://datamart.cccco.edu, http://www.csus.edu/oir, http://budget.ucdavis.edu



III. Local Higher Education Providers

A. Postsecondary Education Providers in the Sacramento Area

There are eight major postsecondary education providers in the Greater Sacramento Area. They are:

California State University, Sacramento University of California, Davis Sierra College American River College Cosumnes River College Folsom Lake College Sacramento City College Woodland Community College San Joaquin Delta College

In addition to these postsecondary institutions there are several licensed career schools and colleges in the Greater Sacramento Area. These schools provide training in a variety of fields.

Brightwood College The Art Institute San Joaquin Valley College Unitek College Golf Academy of America Ecotech Institute Spartan College of Aeronautics and

Technology Laurus College

West Coast University Full Sail University Carrington College Intercoast Universal Technical Institute Marine Mechanics Institute Motorcycle Mechanics Institute CDA Technical Institute International Academy of Design and

Technology-Sacramento Humphreys College

University of the Pacific William Jessup University University of Phoenix Sacramento Valley

Campus Epic Bible College



B. Description of Major Postsecondary Providers

The Map below shows the location of each of the following postsecondary education providers which is followed by a brief description of each.

California State University, Sacramento University of California, Davis Sierra College in Rocklin American River College in Sacramento Cosumnes River College in Sacramento Folsom Lake College in Folsom Sacramento City College in Sacramento Woodland Community College in Woodland San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton

Map 2: Location of Major Postsecondary Providers in the Greater Sacramento Area Sacramento State

Sacramento State’s mission is that as California’s capital university, it will transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. The vision for the future is that Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement. Sacramento State’s value are Student Success; Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity; Diversity and Inclusion; Community Engagement; Innovation; Integrity; and Accountability

Strategic Goals - Enhance student learning and success; Foster innovative teaching, scholarship, and research; Commit to engaging the community by building enduring partnerships that strengthen and enrich the region; Engage students in a comprehensive university experience; Excel as a place to learn, work, live, and visit; Promote a strong University identity

Founded: 1947 as Sacramento State College Academic colleges: Seven, offering 58 undergraduate majors

Sacramento Area

Placer

Sacramento

San Joaquin

Yolo

CSU UCD

SC

ARC

CRC

FLC

SCC

WCC

SJD



An engaged campus: Honored by the Carnegie Foundation for community engagement The campus: 300 acres with 3,500 trees; designated a Tree Campus USA Economic impact: More than $900 million yearly to the Sacramento region Carnegie Classification is: Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Fall 2016 enrollment was 30,510. 29% of students were Latino, 28% White, 20% Asian, with the

remaining students being African American, American Indian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial. For more information on Sacramento State visit their website at: www.csus.edu

UC Davis

Our goal in this 2020 Initiative is to increase financial stability by reducing our reliance on the state for funding. UC Davis is doing this by adding 5,000 new undergraduates — Californian, national and international students — between 2011 and 2020. This initiative has allowed us to provide more international experiences for our campus community. At the same time, we’re creating a more diverse educational climate as we educate future global leaders.

Our Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion will reflect the campus’ continuing commitment to creating an environment in which all members of the campus community are welcomed, respected and valued. Through conversations and engagement with faculty, staff, students and alumni, the Diversity and Inclusion Planning Committee is developing goals and strategies for moving the university toward its goal of inclusive excellence.

We first opened our doors in 1908 as the University Farm, the research and science-based instruction extension of UC Berkeley.

Offering 104 undergraduate majors, 99 graduate programs Carnegie Classification is: Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Fall 2016 enrollment was 37,398. For more information on UC Davis visit their website at: www.ucdavis.edu

Sierra College

Sierra College was officially established in 1936, although earlier colleges that are historically linked to Sierra College were in existence from 1882 onward. The college’s rich history is preserved in The Archives of Sierra College History in room LRC 442 of the Rocklin campus Learning Resources Center/Library.

Mission Statement: Sierra College provides a challenging and supportive learning environment for students having diverse goals, abilities, and needs interested in transfer, career and technical training, and lifelong learning. The College’s programs and services encourage students to identify and to expand their potential. Sierra College students will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to become engaged and contributing members of the community.

Offers approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills.

Carnegie Classification is: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Fall 2014 enrollment was 19,127. For more information on Sierra College visit their website at: www.sierracollege.edu

Los Rios Community College District – includes American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, Sacramento City College

Mission: The Los Rios Colleges provide a vibrant learning environment that empowers all students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Vision: To transform the lives of students and enhance the vitality of our region. Goals: Establish effective pathways that optimize student access and success; Ensure equitable academic

achievement across all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and gender groups; Provide exemplary teaching and learning opportunities; Lead the region in workforce development; Foster an outstanding working and learning environment.



Our colleges offer AA/AS degrees, certificates and transfer education opportunities - students complete

freshman and sophomore years and transfer to a four-year college or university - in more than 70 career fields.

About 75,000 students are enrolled in our colleges. The Committee on Awards for Innovation in Higher Education recently announced that Los Rios Community

College District (LRCCD), in partnership with Sacramento State, was awarded $2 million to develop a new collaborative to increase student completion rates between community college and their pursuit of a four-year degree. Through this partnership, Los Rios and Sacramento State will work together on new student-focused technologies and curriculum, as well as alignment in student counseling.

Carnegie Classification is: ARC - Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional, CRC- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional, FLC - Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional, SCC - Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

For more information on Los Rios Community College District visit their website at: www.losrios.edu Woodland Community College

Our Mission - The mission of Woodland Community College is to provide high quality, student-centered education and lifelong learning opportunities for the communities we serve. At WCC, students pursue their educational goals in an environment that values diversity, individuality, mutual respect, civic responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas.

In the fall of 1975 Woodland offered courses in an outreach program. In 1981 the California Postsecondary Education Commission labeled Woodland as an official education center. In 1990, Woodland Center (now Woodland Community College) relocated to its current 120 acres (49 ha) parcel of land. In 1999 Yuba Community College District notified its intent for Woodland Center to become a self-sufficient community college, the same year that a Child Development center was opened on campus. The next year the district received the approval from the State Chancellor’s office to begin Woodland Center’s process of being a comprehensive college.

Recently recognized by Schools.com as having one of the best student-to-teacher ratios among California’s top 25 community Colleges.

Combined UC and CSU transfer rates consistently place our College among the top 10 percent of all community colleges statewide

Federally Designated Hispanic Serving Institute Carnegie Classification is: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional For more information on Woodland Community College visit their website at: www.wcc.yccd.edu

San Joaquin Delta College

Mission: San Joaquin Delta Community College District serves the needs of students and the District community by providing excellent post-secondary education to the associate degree level, general education and preparation for transfer to other post-secondary institutions, career and technical education, economic development, and the development of intellectual autonomy. To achieve this objective, the faculty and staff are committed to offering high quality instructional programs, student services, and efforts to enhance the public good.

Vision: The faculty, staff, and students of San Joaquin Delta Community College District envision a community of lifelong learners, passionately pursuing and achieving ever-higher educational goals, and fully appreciating the diverse and dynamic world around them.

San Joaquin Delta Community College District was originally founded in 1935 as Stockton Junior College, a part of the Stockton City School system. The College of the Pacific, now University of the Pacific (Pacific), helped form the original Stockton Junior College. As an accredited community college, Delta has collaborated with Pacific to serve the higher educational needs of the area for more than 50 years.

Carnegie Classification is: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional For more information on Woodland Community College visit their website at: www.deltacollege.edu



Degree Level Sac State UCD Sierra ARC CRC FLC SCC WCC SJD Grand Total %

Certificate ‐‐ ‐‐ 519 4,045 227 285 479 19 535 6,109 18%

Associate's ‐‐ ‐‐ 2,607 2,671 701 899 1,582 319 2,412 11,191 34%

Bachelor's 5,577 7,560 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 13,137 39%

Master's 756 1,158 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 1,914 6%

Doctoral 37 513 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 550 2%

Professional ‐‐ 421 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 421 1%

Total 6,370 9,652 3,126 6,716 928 1,184 2,061 338 2,947 33,322 100%

Degree Level Programs Degrees % of Total

Bachelor's 142 5,577 88%

Master's 69 756 12%

Doctoral 4 37 1%

Total 215 6,370 100%

C. Degrees Awarded by Local Education Providers This section focuses on the degrees/certificates awarded by the nine major local postsecondary education providers. This data will show the number of graduates being produced each year and from which fields. It will help identify gaps in the demand for jobs in the GSA not being met by the graduates from local postsecondary institutions. It will also help identify programs that should be enhanced or developed to meet the needs of the area. Over 33,000 degrees and certificates were awarded by the nine major local postsecondary education providers for 2015-2016 academic year. Table 25 shows a breakdown of level of degree by education provider.

Table 25: Breakdown of Awards by Level for Education Providers in the Sacramento Area

Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Sources: http://datamart.cccco.edu, http://www.csus.edu/oir, https://www.ucdavis.edu

The largest number of degrees/certificates was awarded at the Bachelor’s level (39%), followed by Associate’s (34%), Certificates (18%), Master’s (6%), Doctoral (2%), and Professional (1%)

In FY2015, UC Davis awarded the most degrees followed by Sacramento State, ARC, SC, SJD, SCC, FLC, CRC and WCC respectively.

Sacramento State Sacramento State awarded 6,370 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 5,577 Bachelor’s degrees in 142 programs, 756 Master’s degrees in 69 programs, and 37 Doctoral degrees in 4 programs.

Table 26: Summary of Programs/Concentrations and Degrees by Level California State University, Sacramento: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Source: http://degrees.calstate.edu/ Tables 27-29 present the number of degrees awarded by level and by department. The tables are sorted to show the departments with the highest to lowest number of degrees for AY 2015-16.

The area of study with the largest number of bachelor’s degrees awarded was Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies with 1,498 degrees. Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies encompasses 14 different departments.

The College of Health & Human Services followed SSIS closely with 1,376 degrees awarded. Followed by Arts & Letters (921), Business Administration (800), Engineering & Computer Science (415), Education (308), Natural Sciences & Mathematics (244), and Special Majors (15).



College Degrees % of Total

Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies 1,498 26.9%

Health and Human Services 1,376 24.7%

Arts and Letters 921 16.5%

Business Administration 800 14.3%

Engineering and Computer Science 415 7.4%

Education 308 5.5%

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 244 4.4%

Special Major 15 0.3%

Total 5,577 100%


Health and Human Services 218 28.8%


Education 114 15.1%



Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies 42 5.6%



Total 756 100%


Health and Human Services 30 81.1%

Education 7 18.9%





Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies 0 0.0%


Total 37 100%

The area of study with the largest number of Master’s degrees awarded was Health & Human Services

with 218 degrees. Other areas with over 100 Master’s Degrees awarded were Business Administration and Education.

Sacramento State awarded 37 Doctorate degrees. 30 in Health & Human Services and 7 in Education.

Table 27: Bachelor's Degrees Awarded

California State University, Sacramento: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Source: http://www.csus.edu/oir

Table 28: Master's Degrees Awarded California State University, Sacramento: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 29: Doctorate's Degrees Awarded California State University, Sacramento: Fall 2015-Spring 2016





Bachelor's 110 7,560 78%

Master's 142 974 10%

Doctoral 4 513 5%

Professional 5 605 6%

Total 261 9,652 100%


College of Letters and Sciences 3,538 46.8%

College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences 1,884 24.9%

College of Biological Sciences 1,328 17.6%

College of Engineering 810 10.7%

Total 7,560 100%

UC Davis UC Davis awarded 9,652 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 7,560 Bachelor’s degrees in 110 programs, 974 Master’s degrees in 142 programs, 513 Doctoral degrees in 4 programs, and 605 Professional degrees in 5 programs.

Table 30: Summary of Programs and Degrees by Level UC Davis: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Source: https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors

Tables 31-34 present the number of degrees awarded by level and by department. The tables are sorted to show the departments with the highest to lowest number of degrees for AY 2015-16.

The area of study with the largest number of bachelor’s degrees awarded was the College of Letters & Sciences with 3,538 degrees.

The College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences followed with 1,884 degrees awarded. Third was the College of Biological Sciences (1,328) and last was the College of Engineering (810).

The area of study with the largest number of Master’s degrees awarded was “Other” with 836 degrees. Other areas to award Master’s Degrees were Law (65), Public Health (27), Advanced Study (17), Fine Arts (15), and Preventative Vet. Med (14).

UC Davis awarded 513 Doctorate degrees. 501 in Philosophy and 12 in Education. There were also 605 Professional Degrees awarded. The highest number awarded was 184 in Masters in

Business Administration. Other areas with more than 100 degrees awarded were Juris Doctor (138), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (136), and Medical Doctor (101).

Table 31: Bachelor's Degrees Awarded

UC Davis: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://budget.ucdavis.edu



Program Degrees % of Total

Other Masters 836 85.8%

Masters in Law 65 6.7%

Masters in Public Health 27 2.8%

Master of Advanced Study 17 1.7%

Master of Fine Arts 15 1.5%

Masters in Preventative Vet. Med. 14 1.4%

Total 974 100%


Doctor in Philosophy 501 97.7%

Doctor in Education 12 2.3%

Total 513 100%


Masters in Business Administration 184 30.4%

Juris Doctor 138 22.8%

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 136 22.5%

Medical Doctor 101 16.7%

Masters in Professional Accountancy 46 7.6%

Total 605 100%

Table 32: Master's Degrees Awarded

UC Davis: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 33: Doctorate's Degrees Awarded UC Davis: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 34: Professional Degrees Awarded UC Davis: Fall 2015-Spring 2016





Certificates 63 519 17%

Associate's 88 2,607 83%

Total 151 3,126 100%


Engineering and Industrial Technologies 193 37.2%

Fine and Applied Arts 79 15.2%

Family and Consumer Sciences 78 15.0%

Business and Management 64 12.3%

Information Technology 35 6.7%

Education 26 5.0%

Public and Protective Services 18 3.5%

Interdisciplinary Studies 10 1.9%

Media and Communications 6 1.2%

Agriculture and Natural Resources 5 1.0%

Social Sciences 2 0.4%

Environmental Sciences and Technologies 2 0.4%

Library Science 1 0.2%

Total 519 100%

Sierra College Sierra College awarded 3,126 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 2,607 Associate’s degrees in 88 programs, and 519 Certificates in 63 programs.

Table 35: Summary of Programs and Degrees by Level

Sierra College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Source: http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu Tables 36 and 37 present the number of degrees and certificates awarded by level and by department. The tables are sorted to show the departments with the highest to lowest number of degrees for AY 2015-16.

The area of study with the largest number of certificates awarded was Engineering and Industrial Technologies with 193 certificates.

Other areas with more than 50 certificates awarded were Fine and Applied Arts (79), Family and Consumer Sciences (78), and Business Management (64).

The area of study with the largest number of Associate’s degrees awarded was Social Sciences with 604 degrees awarded.

Other areas with more than 100 Associate’s degrees awarded were Business and Management (503), Interdisciplinary Studies (497), Psychology (195), and Public and Protective Services (169).

Table 36: Certificates Awarded Sierra College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://datamart.cccco.edu







Psychology 195 7.5%



Humanities 93 3.6%

Biological Sciences 85 3.3%




Health 43 1.6%

Education 38 1.5%

Mathematics 37 1.4%

Physical Sciences 23 0.9%




Foreign Language 7 0.3%

Total 2,607 100%


Certificates 85 4,045 60%


Total 202 6,716 100%

Table 37: Associate's Degrees Awarded Sierra College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://datamart.cccco.edu American River College American River College awarded 6,716 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 2,671 Associate’s degrees in 117 programs, and 4,045 Certificates in 85 programs.


American River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Source: http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu




Public and Protective Services 2,054 50.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies 1,008 24.9%




Health 50 1.2%




Education 22 0.5%

Law 19 0.5%



Humanities 8 0.2%


Total 4,045 100%

Tables 39 and 40 present the number of degrees and certificates awarded by level and by department. The tables are sorted to show the departments with the highest to lowest number of degrees for AY 2015-16.

The area of study with the largest number of certificates awarded was Public and Protective Services with 2,054 certificates.

Other areas with more than 50 certificates awarded were Interdisciplinary Studies (1,008), Engineering and Industrial Technologies (470), Family and Consumer Sciences (222), Information Technology (53), and Health (50).


Other areas with more than 100 Associate’s degrees awarded were Interdisciplinary Studies (413), Business and Management (310), Physical Sciences (168), Psychology (163), Health (154), Public and Protective Services (120), and Foreign Language (104).

Table 39: Certificates Awarded American River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016









Psychology 163 6.1%

Health 154 5.8%







Humanities 57 2.1%

Mathematics 42 1.6%

Law 36 1.3%

Education 33 1.2%




Total 2,671 100%



Associate's 86 701 76%

Total 198 928 100%

Table 40: Associate’s Degrees Awarded

American River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://datamart.cccco.edu Cosumnes River College Cosumnes River College awarded 928 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 701 Associate’s degrees in 86 programs, and 227 Certificates in 112 programs.

Table 41: Summary of Programs and Degrees by Level Cosumnes River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016



Other areas with more than 25 certificates awarded were Information Technology (41), Health (39), and Business and Management (36).






Health 39 17.2%







Architecture and Related Technologies 5 2.2%


Humanities 1 0.4%

Total 227 100%





Health 40 5.7%

Humanities 35 5.0%

Psychology 28 4.0%









Education 11 1.6%

Mathematics 8 1.1%

Architecture and Related Technologies 8 1.1%


Total 701 100%

The area of study with the largest number of Associate’s degrees awarded was Interdisciplinary Studies

with 181 degrees awarded. Other areas with more than 50 Associate’s degrees awarded were Business and Management (159) and

Social Sciences (84).

Table 42: Certificates Awarded

Cosumnes River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 43: Associate’s Degrees Awarded Cosumnes River College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016







Total 69 1,184 100%





Humanities 17 6.0%





Total 285 100%

Folsom Lake College Folsom Lake College awarded 1,184 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 899 Associate’s degrees in 38 programs, and 285 Certificates in 31 programs.

Table 44: Summary of Programs and Degrees by Level Folsom Lake College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


The area of study with the largest number of certificates awarded was Family and Consumer Sciences with 111 certificates.

Other areas with more than 25 certificates awarded were Interdisciplinary Studies (99) and Business and Management (37).

The area of study with the largest number of Associate’s degrees awarded was Interdisciplinary Studies with 552 degrees awarded.

Other areas with more than 50 Associate’s degrees awarded were Business and Management (105) and Public and Protective Services (53).

Table 45: Certificates Awarded Folsom Lake College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016








Humanities 39 4.3%

Psychology 37 4.1%


Health 25 2.8%



Mathematics 12 1.3%




Total 899 100%




Total 204 2,061 100%


Folsom Lake College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://datamart.cccco.edu Sacramento City College Sacramento City College awarded 2,061 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 1,582 Associate’s degrees in 103 programs, and 479 Certificates in 101 programs.


Sacramento City College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016



Other areas with more than 25 certificates awarded were Commercial Services (135), Information Technology (43), Health (36), Media and Communications (27), and Business and Management (25).


Other areas with more than 100 Associate’s degrees awarded were Interdisciplinary Studies (259), Health (167), Business and Management (159), and Public and Protective Services (130).





Commericial Services 135 28.2%


Health 36 7.5%








Education 2 0.4%

Total 479 100%




Health 167 10.6%



Psychology 92 5.8%

Humanities 71 4.5%




Commercial Services 38 2.4%




Mathematics 15 0.9%



Education 2 0.1%


Total 1,582 100%


Sacramento City College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 49: Associate’s Degrees Awarded Sacramento City College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016







Total 46 338 100%







Total 19 100%







Psychology 14 4.4%



Humanities 3 0.9%

Total 319 100%

Woodland Community College Woodland Community College awarded 338 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 319 Associate’s degrees in 27 programs, and 19 Certificates in 19 programs.

Table 50: Summary of Programs and Degrees by Level Woodland Community College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


The area of study with the largest number of certificates awarded was Environmental Sciences and Technologies with 8 certificates.

Other areas that certificates were awarded were Public and Protective Services (6), Agriculture and Natural Resources (3), Business and Management (1), and Family and Consumer Sciences (1).


Other areas with more than 50 Associate’s degrees awarded were Interdisciplinary Studies (69) and Public and Protective Services (62).


Woodland Community College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016


Table 52: Associate’s Degrees Awarded Woodland Community College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016







Total 186 2,947 100%







Health 37 6.9%


Education 10 1.9%




Architecture and Natural Resources 1 0.2%

Total 535 100%

San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Delta College awarded 2,947 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 2,412 Associate’s degrees in 67 programs, and 535 Certificates in 119 programs.


San Joaquin Delta College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016



Other areas with more than 50 certificates awarded were, Family and Consumer Sciences (88), Business and Management (69), and Interdisciplinary Studies (56).

The area of study with the largest number of Associate’s degrees awarded was Interdisciplinary Studies with 1,106 degrees awarded.

Other areas with more than 100 Associate’s degrees awarded were Social Sciences (426), Business and Management (290), and Health (145).

Table 54: Certificates Awarded San Joaquin Delta College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016





Interdisciplinary Studies 1,106 45.9%



Health 145 6.0%



Psychology 66 2.7%


Humanities 42 1.7%




Mathematics 20 0.8%




Total 2,412 100%

Program College Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

Art Arts and Letters X

Communication Studies Arts and Letters X

Dance Arts and Letters X

English Arts and Letters X

Film Arts and Letters X

French Arts and Letters X

Government/Journalism Arts and Letters X

Graphic Design Arts and Letters X

History Arts and Letters X X

Humanities Arts and Letters X

Humanities and Religious Studies Arts and Letters X

Interior Design Arts and Letters X


San Joaquin Delta College: Fall 2015-Spring 2016

http://datamart.cccco.edu/Outcomes/Program_Awards.aspx D. Programs Offered at Sacramento State Sacramento State offers 59 programs at the Bachelor’s level, 56 at the Master’s level, and 5 at the Doctoral level. Table 56 shows the program listing by college.

Table 56: List of Programs offered at Sacramento State

(Continued on next page)




Journalism Arts and Letters X

Music Arts and Letters X X

Philosophy Arts and Letters X

Photography Arts and Letters X

Public History Arts and Letters X X

Spanish Arts and Letters X X

Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages (TESOL) Arts and Letters X

Theatre Arts and Letters X

Accountancy Business Administration X

Business Administration Business Administration X X

Business Admin with Business Honors Business Administration X

Business General Business Administration X

Executives Degree (EMBA) Business Administration X

International Business Business Administration X

Management Information Systems Business Administration X

Master's and Juris Doctoral Program¹ Business Administration X X

Master's Programs² Business Administration X X

Taxation Business Administration X

American Sign Language & Deaf Studies Education X

Behavioral Sciences Gender Equality

Studies Education X

Career and Technical Studies Education X

Career Counseling Education X

Child Development Education X X

Community Counseling Education X

Curriculum and Instruction Education X

Education Leadership Education X

Educational Leadership Education X

Educational Technology Education X

Higher Education Leadership Education X

Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling Education X

Multicultural Education Education X

School Counseling Education X

School Psychology Education X X

Special Education Education X

Vocational Rehabilitation Education X

Workforce Development Advocacy Education X

Civil Engineering Engineering and Computer Science X X

Computer Engineering Engineering and Computer Science X X

Computer Science Engineering and Computer Science X X

Construction Management, Business

Administration Engineering and Computer Science X






Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering and Computer Science X X

Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Computer Science X X

Software Engineering Engineering and Computer Science X

Athletic Training Health and Human Services X

Communication Sciences and Disorders Health and Human Services X X

Criminal Justice Health and Human Services X X

Health Science Health and Human Services X

Kinesiology Health and Human Services X X

Nursing Health and Human Services X X

Physical Therapy Health and Human Services X

Recreation, Parks & Tourism Admin Health and Human Services X X

Social Work Health and Human Services X X

Biological Sciences Natural Sciences and Mathematics X X

Biological Sciences Honors Program Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Biological Sciences Subject Matter

Program (Pre‐Credential Preparation) Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Chemistry Natural Sciences and Mathematics X X

Eath Science Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Geography Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Geology Natural Sciences and Mathematics X X

Marine Sciences Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Mathematics Natural Sciences and Mathematics X X

Physics Natural Sciences and Mathematics X

Special Major Office of Academic Affairs X X

African Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Anthropology Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Asian Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Economics Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X X

Environmental Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Ethnic Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Family and Consumer Sciences Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Gerontology Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Government Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X X

Liberal Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Psychology Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X X

Public Policy and Administration Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Social Science Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Sociology Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X X

Urban Land Development Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X

Women's Studies Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies X


¹ An arrangement between the College of Business Administration & the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law allows a student to earn credits toward an MBA degree and a juris doctor (JD) degree concurrently. ² A student may concurrently earn the MS/ACCY from Sacramento State and the MBA from Sacramento State. Source: Sacramento State 2017-2018 Course Catalog



Fall

Total

Enrollment Sacramento San Joaquin Placer Yolo Total GSA CA U.S. Foreign

2007 28,829 48.6% 5.4% 7.0% 4.2% 65.2% 32.7% 0.8% 1.3%

2008 29,011 48.8% 5.3% 7.2% 4.1% 65.4% 32.0% 0.9% 1.7%

2009 29,241 45.8% 5.8% 7.5% 4.2% 63.3% 33.7% 1.0% 2.0%

2010 27,033 44.9% 5.9% 7.4% 3.9% 62.1% 35.1% 0.9% 1.9%

2011 28,016 44.7% 6.2% 7.2% 3.9% 62.0% 35.7% 0.8% 1.5%

2012 28,539 44.9% 6.4% 7.0% 3.9% 62.2% 36.0% 0.7% 1.1%

2013 28,811 45.6% 6.4% 6.5% 3.9% 62.4% 35.7% 0.6% 1.3%

2014 29,349 46.0% 6.5% 6.3% 3.8% 62.6% 35.4% 0.7% 1.2%

2015 30,284 46.4% 6.6% 6.1% 3.9% 63.0% 34.9% 0.8% 1.2%

2016 30,510 45.7% 6.9% 6.0% 3.8% 62.4% 34.2% 0.9% 2.4%

E. Enrollment Trends at Sacramento State Sacramento State was founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College with just 235 student enrolled. Sacramento State has continued growing over the years and had a record enrollment of 30,510 student in fall 2016. Sacramento State enrolls 62.4% of its students from the Greater Sacramento Area. 45.7% from Sacramento County, and 16.7% from San Joaquin, Placer, and Yolo counties combined. 32.7% of student enrolled come from one of the other 54 counties in California. Just under 1% come from states other than California and a little more than 1% come from foreign countries. Table 52 shows enrollment trends for the past 10 years. It is broken out to show students coming from the Greater Sacramento Area, other California counties, other states, and foreign countries.

Table 57: Total Enrollment at Sacramento State by Residence

Source: Sacramento State University Factbooks Tables 58-61 show a breakdown of enrollment by major area of study for students in the Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate, Master’s and Doctoral Programs from 2012-2016.

The top five area of study with the highest enrollment in the bachelor’s programs are Criminal Justice, Psychology, Communication Studies, Nursing, and Biological Sciences. The area that has shown the highest growth between 2012 and 2016 is Family & Consumer Sciences (2,500%)

Declared majors in bachelor’s programs showed an increase of 13% between 2012 and 2016. Enrollment in post-baccalaureate programs saw a decrease of 6% in enrollment over the same period. The top five area of study with the highest enrollment in the master’s programs are Social Work, Electrical

& Electronic Engineering, School Counseling, Computer Science, and Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. The area that has shown the highest growth between 2012 and 2016 is School Psychology (277%)

Of the 140 students enrolled in doctoral programs in 2016, 96 were enrolled in Physical Therapy, and 44 enrolled in Education Doctorate.



Program Name Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Number Percent

Criminal Justice 1,690 1,544 1,473 1,523 1,514 ‐176 ‐10%

Psychology 1,603 1,541 1,436 1,461 1,466 ‐137 ‐9%

Communication Studies 1,072 1,251 1,318 1,355 1,440 368 34%

Nursing 1,724 1,620 1,622 1,618 1,405 ‐319 ‐19%

Biological Sciences 1,466 1,490 1,468 1,457 1,379 ‐87 ‐6%

Child Development 709 757 836 971 1,174 465 66%

Accountancy 1,202 1,212 1,232 1,181 1,056 ‐146 ‐12%

Computer Science 430 585 739 946 1,055 625 145%

Exercise Science 813 928 892 987 1,045 232 29%

Mechanical Engineering 630 744 789 948 957 327 52%

General Management 583 579 594 563 949 366 63%

Social Work 488 589 629 723 766 278 57%

Civil Engineering 708 676 678 696 731 23 3%

Sociology 545 646 744 753 725 180 33%

Chemistry 415 461 507 531 543 128 31%

Government 398 450 456 461 505 107 27%

Economics 287 401 408 425 496 209 73%

Liberal Studies 604 543 507 469 483 ‐121 ‐20%

English 459 452 450 454 461 2 0%

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 321 340 373 433 459 138 43%

Nutrition & Food 340 398 409 437 454 114 34%

Speech Pathology & Audiology 285 307 363 422 450 165 58%

Finance 446 398 400 387 428 ‐18 ‐4%

Health Science 547 491 428 446 422 ‐125 ‐23%

Computer Engineering 287 350 385 402 409 122 43%

Marketing 462 408 384 375 376 ‐86 ‐19%

Risk Management & Insurance 23 5 3 332 373 350 1522%

History 383 341 345 342 364 ‐19 ‐5%

Athletic Training 198 211 277 289 284 86 43%

Gerontology 53 117 179 192 244 191 360%

Physical Education 105 115 173 212 241 136 130%

Mathematics 227 229 255 243 239 12 5%

Human Resources Management 197 194 192 207 224 27 14%

Construction Management 176 164 170 213 223 47 27%

Environmental Studies 180 165 174 197 217 37 21%

Art Studio 163 172 190 197 213 50 31%

Business Entrepreneurship 234 242 200 201 213 ‐21 ‐9%

Music 206 192 193 216 212 6 3%

Graphic Design 294 244 214 210 197 ‐97 ‐33%

MIS 187 154 154 175 190 3 2%

Anthropology 189 192 191 161 176 ‐13 ‐7%

Interior Design 161 144 130 125 158 ‐3 ‐2%

Film Studies 121 121 129 144 151 30 25%

International Business 210 195 164 152 146 ‐64 ‐30%

Journalism 173 172 146 132 144 ‐29 ‐17%

American Sign Language/Deaf Studies 73 92 100 109 141 68 93%

Social Science 109 110 112 120 132 23 21%

Apparel Marketing & Design 106 134 137 120 118 12 11%

Philosophy 103 128 119 101 109 6 6%

Declared Majors 12‐16 Change

Table 58: Declared Majors by Undergraduate Program at Sacramento State





Ethnic Studies 65 77 73 78 106 41 63%

Spanish 102 101 90 95 106 4 4%

Geography 103 95 81 93 103 0 0%

Family Studies 49 53 62 82 100 51 104%

Geology 99 105 98 90 97 ‐2 ‐2%

Photography 181 145 115 93 91 ‐90 ‐50%

Physics & Astronomy 74 74 84 88 82 8 11%

Theatre 93 75 75 72 73 ‐20 ‐22%

Art 54 45 37 51 51 ‐3 ‐6%

Humanities & Religious Studies 50 50 49 48 44 ‐6 ‐12%

Women's Studies 13 16 31 42 44 31 238%

Asian Studies 34 34 33 26 38 4 12%

Dance 26 28 27 33 35 9 35%

Family & Consumer Sciences 1 1 26 25 2500%

French 13 14 19 16 20 7 54%

Pre‐Credential Single Subject Program in

Home Economics 2 1 2 10 17 15 750%

Kinesiology 31 10 10 8 9 ‐22 ‐71%

Recreation, Parks, & Tourism

Administration 243 276 320 10 6 ‐237 ‐98%

Software Engineering 6 2 3

Career & Technical Studies 2 1 ‐1 ‐50%

Communication Sciences & Disorders 1

Accounting Info Systems 50 21 9 5

Business Administration 554 368 298 323

Operations Management 54 47 14 6

Real Estate & Land 44 14 7 2

Special Major 22 34 37

Grand Total 24,344 24,678 25,044 26,087 26,910 3,286 13%


Table 58: Declared Majors by Undergraduate Program at Sacramento State

Source: Sacramento State Office of Institutional Research




Teacher Education 288 286 267 290 320 32 11%

Nursing 45 59 77 66 64 19 42%

Special Education 108 105 78 64 61 ‐47 ‐44%

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies 8 8 5 7 5 ‐3 ‐38%

Biological Sciences 3 2 3 3 2 ‐1 ‐33%

Communication Sciences & Disorders 2

Counseling 4 1 3 1 2 ‐2 ‐50%

Geography 1 2 2

Accountancy 3 2 1 1 ‐2 ‐67%

Construction Management 2 1

Music 2 3 1 1 ‐1 ‐50%

Nutrition & Food 1 2 1 1 0 0%

Sociology 1

Anthropology 1

Art 1

Art Studio 1 1

Asian Studies 1

Business Administration 1 1 1

Chemistry 1 1

Child Development 1

Civil Engineering 4 1

Communication Studies 1

Computer Science 2 1 1 1

Criminal Justice 1

Dance 1

Economics 2 1

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1 1

English 1

Exercise Science 1

Family & Consumer Sciences 1

French 1

Geology 1

Government 1

Interior Design 1 1

Journalism 1

Liberal Studies 1 1 1 1

Mechanical Engineering 2 2 1

Philosophy 1

Photography 1 1

Physics & Astronomy 1

Pre‐Credential Single Subject Program in

Home Economics 1

Risk Management & Insurance 1

Social Science 1

Social Work 1

Spanish 2

Speech Pathology & Audiology 1

Grand Total 490 482 444 444 463 ‐27 ‐6%


Table 59: Declared Majors by Post-Baccalaureate Program at Sacramento State





Social Work 258 251 283 285 256 ‐2 ‐1%

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 101 105 124 122 117 16 16%

School Counseling 84 66 63 66 109 25 30%

Computer Science 64 81 92 98 97 33 52%

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies 106 92 73 91 92 ‐14 ‐13%

English 111 96 92 93 85 ‐26 ‐23%

Speech Pathology & Audiology 109 97 83 85 85 ‐24 ‐22%

Civil Engineering 50 63 58 70 76 26 52%

Teacher Education 105 76 60 74 75 ‐30 ‐29%

Career Counseling 59 42 47 38 54 ‐5 ‐8%

Biological Sciences 51 50 46 46 50 ‐1 ‐2%

Nursing 48 53 52 47 50 2 4%

Public Policy Administraton 61 45 48 45 50 ‐11 ‐18%

School Psychology 13 14 8 2 49 36 277%

Mechanical Engineering 46 47 51 57 46 0 0%

Psychology 75 63 55 56 46 ‐29 ‐39%

Child Development 36 34 32 45 45 9 25%

Marriage, Family and Child Counseling 156 104 63 49 44 ‐112 ‐72%

Finance 52 65 48 36 43 ‐9 ‐17%

Sociology 39 44 37 32 43 4 10%

History 45 48 52 48 39 ‐6 ‐13%

Business Administration 67 65 82 69 34 ‐33 ‐49%

Special Education 98 65 52 46 34 ‐64 ‐65%

Criminal Justice 33 26 30 29 30 ‐3 ‐9%

Music 28 21 25 27 29 1 4%

Spanish 25 25 31 26 28 3 12%

Chemistry 22 26 27 26 26 4 18%

Government 28 27 34 27 26 ‐2 ‐7%

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 23 34 30 26 25 2 9%

Communication Studies 36 38 30 26 23 ‐13 ‐36%

Executive MBA 11 17 24 21

Exercise Science 13 22 17 12 21 8 62%

Public History 28 32 27 23 21 ‐7 ‐25%

Geology 12 20

Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administrati 13 16 14 10 20 7 54%

Computer Engineering 19 29 31 35 19 0 0%

Mathematics 26 30 26 24 19 ‐7 ‐27%

Economics 27 17 28 24 16 ‐11 ‐41%

Anthropology 28 22 19 20 15 ‐13 ‐46%

Art Studio 12 11 5 8 10 ‐2 ‐17%

Humanities & Religious Studies 17 13 11 10

Kinesiology 21 16 14 11 7 ‐14 ‐67%

Software Engineering 5 4 10 7 7 2 40%

Urban Land Development 8 8 5 4 4 ‐4 ‐50%

Special Major 8 9 6 4 3 ‐5 ‐63%

Bilingual/Multicultural 17 16 14 1 1 ‐16 ‐94%

Business (MBA/JD) 2 1 3 1 1 ‐1 ‐50%

Liberal Arts 19 3 3 1 1 ‐18 ‐95%

Accountancy 1


Table 60: Declared Majors by Master’s Program at Sacramento State





Computer Information Science 1 1

Counseling 14 5 5

Early Childhood Education 1

Education 2 1

History (Humanities) 2

Human Resources Management 6 3 1

International Affairs 1

Marketing 11 2 1

Physical Therapy 15

Physical Therapy MPT 43 34

Specialist in Education in School Psycholog 36 33 39 40

Grand Total 2,113 1,949 2,107 1,780 1,766 ‐302 ‐14%



Education Doctorate 49 45 39 38 44 ‐5 ‐10%

Physical Therapy 32 63 93 95 96 64 200%

Grand Total 81 108 132 133 140 59 73%


Table 60: Declared Majors by Master’s Program at Sacramento State


Table 61: Declared Majors by Doctorate Program at Sacramento State




Preferred Education # of Annual Avg. Job Openings % of Total

Doctoral or Professional Degree 840 2%

Master's Degree 614 2%

Bachelor's Degree 8,568 23%

Associate's Degree 780 2%

Postsecondary Non‐Degree Award 1,889 5%

Some College, No Degree 581 2%

High School Diploma or Equivalent 11,073 30%

No Formal Education Credential 13,073 35%

Total 37,418 100%

IV. Program Areas at Sacramento State and Local Demand in the Greater Sacramento Area This section builds on the employment and occupation data reported in earlier sections. The following table’s present data concerning annual average job openings by preferred education. The data is first broken down by annual job openings by job preferred education from 2014-2024 for the GSA, followed by tables revealing occupations requiring a doctoral, master, bachelor, associate, or professional degree along with occupations requiring a high school diploma.

A. Occupational Demand by Preferred Education According to the State of California Employment Development Department, over 37,418 annual job openings will be available from 2014-2024. Of these jobs, 27% require a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Table 62: Annual Average Job Openings by Preferred Education in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024

Source: State of California Employment Development Department



SOC Code Occupational Title Preferred Education

Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

23‐1011 Lawyers Doctoral Degree 188

29‐1051 Pharmacists Doctoral Degree 77

19‐1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Doctoral Degree 73

19‐3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Doctoral Degree 69

29‐1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other Doctoral Degree 69

29‐1123 Physical Therapists Doctoral Degree 60

29‐1062 Family and General Practitioners Doctoral Degree 39

29‐1021 Dentists, General Doctoral Degree 35

29‐1131 Veterinarians Doctoral Degree 19

25‐1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 18

29‐1067 Surgeons Doctoral Degree 18

25‐1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 14

25‐1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 13

29‐1063 Internists, General Doctoral Degree 13

19‐1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists Doctoral Degree 12

25‐1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 11

25‐1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 11

29‐1041 Optometrists Doctoral Degree 11

25‐1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 10

25‐1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 7

29‐1065 Pediatricians, General Doctoral Degree 7

23‐1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Doctoral Degree 6

25‐1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 6

25‐1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 6

19‐2012 Physicists Doctoral Degree 5

25‐1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 5

25‐1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 4

25‐1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 4

25‐1069 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Doctoral Degree 4

25‐1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 4

25‐1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 4

29‐1011 Chiropractors Doctoral Degree 4

23‐1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Doctoral Degree 3

25‐1051

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers,

Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 3

25‐1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 3

25‐1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral Degree 3

23‐1012 Judicial Law Clerks Doctoral Degree 2

Total 840

Table 63 shows the average number of positions requiring a doctoral degree. Lawyers will have 188 openings from 2014-2024. Additionally, Physicians and Counselors will average 69 openings and Medical Scientists will average 73.

Table 63: Occupations Requiring Doctoral Degree by Annual Average Job Openings in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024





Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

21‐1012 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's Degree 60

15‐2041 Statisticians Master's Degree 59

11‐9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School Master's Degree 53

21‐1014 Mental Health Counselors Master's Degree 45

29‐1127 Speech‐Language Pathologists Master's Degree 43

25‐9031 Instructional Coordinators Master's Degree 39

11‐9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary Master's Degree 38

21‐1015 Rehabilitation Counselors Master's Degree 35

29‐1171 Nurse Practitioners Master's Degree 35

29‐1071 Physician Assistants Master's Degree 30

21‐1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Master's Degree 23

29‐1122 Occupational Therapists Master's Degree 22

21‐1013 Marriage and Family Therapists Master's Degree 21

19‐3039 Psychologists, All Other Master's Degree 20

19‐3051 Urban and Regional Planners Master's Degree 20

25‐4021 Librarians Master's Degree 16

29‐1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other Master's Degree 14

25‐1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's Degree 10

19‐3011 Economists Master's Degree 8

21‐1019 Counselors, All Other Master's Degree 8

19‐3022 Survey Researchers Master's Degree 7

19‐1041 Epidemiologists Master's Degree 5

19‐3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists Master's Degree 3

Total 614

According to Table 64, Educational, Guidance, School and Vocational Counselors along with Statisticians will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024. Sacramento State has degrees within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics along with the College of Education that will be paramount in helping to fill these positions.

Table 64: Occupations Requiring Master's Degree by Annual Average Job Openings in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024





Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

29‐1141 Registered Nurses Bachelor's Degree 783

11‐1021 General and Operations Managers Bachelor's Degree 654

13‐2011 Accountants and Auditors Bachelor's Degree 507

13‐1111 Management Analysts Bachelor's Degree 469

15‐1121 Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor's Degree 369

25‐2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's Degree 258

17‐2051 Civil Engineers Bachelor's Degree 232

15‐1132 Software Developers, Applications Bachelor's Degree 217

13‐1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other Bachelor's Degree 214

25‐2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Bachelor's Degree 205

11‐9199 Managers, All Other Bachelor's Degree 188

25‐3098 Substitute Teachers Bachelor's Degree 177

15‐1133 Software Developers, Systems Software Bachelor's Degree 172

13‐2081 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Bachelor's Degree 147

11‐9021 Construction Managers Bachelor's Degree 123

19‐2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Bachelor's Degree 123

11‐2022 Sales Managers Bachelor's Degree 117

27‐2022 Coaches and Scouts Bachelor's Degree 115

25‐2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Edu Bachelor's Degree 114

25‐3097 Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers Bachelor's Degree 112

13‐1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Bachelor's Degree 111

13‐1051 Cost Estimators Bachelor's Degree 109

15‐1131 Computer Programmers Bachelor's Degree 97

13‐1071 Human Resources Specialists Bachelor's Degree 92

11‐9111 Medical and Health Services Managers Bachelor's Degree 88

11‐1011 Chief Executives Bachelor's Degree 81

11‐3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers Bachelor's Degree 78

27‐3091 Interpreters and Translators Bachelor's Degree 69

11‐3011 Administrative Services Managers Bachelor's Degree 68

11‐9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers Bachelor's Degree 66

25‐1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants Bachelor's Degree 66

13‐1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Bachelor's Degree 65

25‐2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's Degree 63

13‐2072 Loan Officers Bachelor's Degree 62

27‐3031 Public Relations Specialists Bachelor's Degree 58

21‐1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers Bachelor's Degree 57

41‐4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical Bachelor's Degree 57

17‐2141 Mechanical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 55

13‐1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Bachelor's Degree 52

According to Table 65, Registered Nurses and General and Operations Managers will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024. Sacramento State has degrees within the College of Health and Human Services along with the College of Business that will be paramount in helping to fill these positions.

Table 65: Occupations Requiring Bachelor's Degree by Annual Average Job Openings in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024





Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

13‐1151 Training and Development Specialists Bachelor's Degree 51

15‐1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Bachelor's Degree 51

15‐2031 Operations Research Analysts Bachelor's Degree 46

25‐9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other Bachelor's Degree 46

27‐1024 Graphic Designers Bachelor's Degree 46

41‐3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Bachelor's Degree 46

11‐9151 Social and Community Service Managers Bachelor's Degree 45

13‐1041 Compliance Officers Bachelor's Degree 45

17‐2071 Electrical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 45

19‐1029 Biological Scientists, All Other Bachelor's Degree 43

11‐2021 Marketing Managers Bachelor's Degree 42

13‐2051 Financial Analysts Bachelor's Degree 40

17‐2081 Environmental Engineers Bachelor's Degree 40

25‐2052 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary Schoo Bachelor's Degree 38

13‐1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Bachelor's Degree 37

17‐1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Bachelor's Degree 35

11‐3121 Human Resources Managers Bachelor's Degree 34

15‐1141 Database Administrators Bachelor's Degree 34

21‐1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Bachelor's Degree 34

17‐2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Bachelor's Degree 32

25‐1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary Bachelor's Degree 30

19‐1013 Soil and Plant Scientists Bachelor's Degree 29

15‐1199 Computer Occupations, All Other Bachelor's Degree 28

25‐2054 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Bachelor's Degree 28

13‐2053 Insurance Underwriters Bachelor's Degree 26

17‐2199 Engineers, All Other Bachelor's Degree 25

13‐1075 Labor Relations Specialists Bachelor's Degree 24

15‐1143 Computer Network Architects Bachelor's Degree 24

17‐2061 Computer Hardware Engineers Bachelor's Degree 24

21‐1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Bachelor's Degree 24

29‐1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists Bachelor's Degree 24

13‐2041 Credit Analysts Bachelor's Degree 23

19‐4021 Biological Technicians Bachelor's Degree 23

41‐9031 Sales Engineers Bachelor's Degree 23

27‐3043 Writers and Authors Bachelor's Degree 22

11‐2031 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Bachelor's Degree 21

13‐2031 Budget Analysts Bachelor's Degree 21

11‐9121 Natural Sciences Managers Bachelor's Degree 20

17‐2031 Biomedical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 20

17‐2112 Industrial Engineers Bachelor's Degree 20

19‐2031 Chemists Bachelor's Degree 20

21‐1029 Social Workers, All Other Bachelor's Degree 20

Table 65: Occupations Requiring Bachelor's Degree by Annual Average Job Openings

in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024





Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

21‐2011 Clergy Bachelor's Degree 20

27‐2012 Producers and Directors Bachelor's Degree 20

11‐3051 Industrial Production Managers Bachelor's Degree 19

11‐9031

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare

Center/Program Bachelor's Degree 19

13‐1121 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Bachelor's Degree 19

19‐2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Bachelor's Degree 19

27‐3041 Editors Bachelor's Degree 18

13‐2099 Financial Specialists, All Other Bachelor's Degree 17

21‐1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Bachelor's Degree 17

21‐1091 Health Educators Bachelor's Degree 17

29‐2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Bachelor's Degree 16

17‐1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Bachelor's Degree 14

19‐1012 Food Scientists and Technologists Bachelor's Degree 14

29‐9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Bachelor's Degree 14

11‐2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers Bachelor's Degree 13

13‐2061 Financial Examiners Bachelor's Degree 13

17‐2111

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers

and Inspectors Bachelor's Degree 12

19‐3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Bachelor's Degree 11

25‐2053 Special Education Teachers, Middle School Bachelor's Degree 11

27‐3022 Reporters and Correspondents Bachelor's Degree 11

27‐3042 Technical Writers Bachelor's Degree 11

11‐3061 Purchasing Managers Bachelor's Degree 10

27‐1011 Art Directors Bachelor's Degree 10

27‐1025 Interior Designers Bachelor's Degree 10

13‐1081 Logisticians Bachelor's Degree 9

13‐1131 Fundraisers Bachelor's Degree 9

17‐1022 Surveyors Bachelor's Degree 9

19‐1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Bachelor's Degree 9

19‐1031 Conservation Scientists Bachelor's Degree 9

27‐2041 Music Directors and Composers Bachelor's Degree 9

27‐3011 Radio and Television Announcers Bachelor's Degree 9

11‐9039 Education Administrators, All Other Bachelor's Degree 8

17‐2011 Aerospace Engineers Bachelor's Degree 8

19‐1099 Life Scientists, All Other Bachelor's Degree 8

19‐4092 Forensic Science Technicians Bachelor's Degree 8

27‐1014 Multimedia Artists and Animators Bachelor's Degree 8

11‐3131 Training and Development Managers Bachelor's Degree 7

17‐2041 Chemical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 7

19‐1022 Microbiologists Bachelor's Degree 7

13‐2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Bachelor's Degree 6







Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

25‐3011

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and

Instructors Bachelor's Degree 6

29‐1129 Therapists, All Other Bachelor's Degree 6

45‐2011 Agricultural Inspectors Bachelor's Degree 6

13‐2071 Credit Counselors Bachelor's Degree 5

17‐2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engine Bachelor's Degree 5

29‐9091 Athletic Trainers Bachelor's Degree 5

19‐2043 Hydrologists Bachelor's Degree 4

25‐2032 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Bachelor's Degree 4

17‐1012 Landscape Architects Bachelor's Degree 3

Total 8,568







Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

25‐2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Associate's Degree 135

23‐2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants Associate's Degree 63

29‐2021 Dental Hygienists Associate's Degree 61

29‐2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Associate's Degree 55

29‐2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Associate's Degree 49

15‐1134 Web Developers Associate's Degree 46

15‐1152 Computer Network Support Specialists Associate's Degree 33

29‐2034 Radiologic Technologists Associate's Degree 33

29‐1126 Respiratory Therapists Associate's Degree 31

19‐4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians Associate's Degree 30

17‐3023 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 23

17‐3022 Civil Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 20

19‐4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Associate's Degree 20

29‐2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Associate's Degree 19

19‐4091

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including

Health Associate's Degree 18

31‐2021 Physical Therapist Assistants Associate's Degree 17

19‐4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Associate's Degree 13

43‐4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Associate's Degree 12

17‐3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters Associate's Degree 11

29‐2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Associate's Degree 11

17‐3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Associate's Degree 11

53‐2021 Air Traffic Controllers Associate's Degree 8

17‐3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters Associate's Degree 8

49‐9062 Medical Equipment Repairers Associate's Degree 8

19‐4031 Chemical Technicians Associate's Degree 7

49‐2021 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs Associate's Degree 6

29‐2051 Dietetic Technicians Associate's Degree 5

29‐2035 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Associate's Degree 5

17‐3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 5

27‐4012 Broadcast Technicians Associate's Degree 4

11‐9061 Funeral Service Managers Associate's Degree 4

43‐9031 Desktop Publishers Associate's Degree 3

17‐3013 Mechanical Drafters Associate's Degree 3

29‐2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists Associate's Degree 3

Total 780

According to Table 66, Preschool teachers, Except Special Education will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024 that require an Associate’s Degree.

Table 66: Occupations Requiring Associate's Degree by Annual Average Job Openings in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024





Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

31‐9092 Medical Assistants Postsecondary, non‐degree 264

53‐3032 Heavy and Tractor‐Trailer Truck Drivers Postsecondary, non‐degree 257

31‐1014 Nursing Assistants Postsecondary, non‐degree 179

49‐3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Postsecondary, non‐degree 174

31‐9091 Dental Assistants Postsecondary, non‐degree 119

49‐9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Insta Postsecondary, non‐degree 111

39‐5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Postsecondary, non‐degree 104

29‐2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Postsecondary, non‐degree 104

33‐2011 Firefighters Postsecondary, non‐degree 84

49‐2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Postsecondary, non‐degree 77

31‐9011 Massage Therapists Postsecondary, non‐degree 63

29‐2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Postsecondary, non‐degree 61

39‐5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists Postsecondary, non‐degree 60

29‐2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Postsecondary, non‐degree 44

25‐4031 Library Technicians Postsecondary, non‐degree 28

29‐2055 Surgical Technologists Postsecondary, non‐degree 19

33‐1021 First‐Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers Postsecondary, non‐degree 18

49‐3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Postsecondary, non‐degree 17

27‐4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Postsecondary, non‐degree 16

31‐9097 Phlebotomists Postsecondary, non‐degree 16

31‐9094 Medical Transcriptionists Postsecondary, non‐degree 13

39‐5011 Barbers Postsecondary, non‐degree 12

29‐9099 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Postsecondary, non‐degree 12

13‐1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Postsecondary, non‐degree 8

23‐2091 Court Reporters Postsecondary, non‐degree 7

49‐2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Eq Postsecondary, non‐degree 6

29‐2053 Psychiatric Technicians Postsecondary, non‐degree 5

35‐2013 Cooks, Private Household Postsecondary, non‐degree 4

39‐5094 Skincare Specialists Postsecondary, non‐degree 4

51‐5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers Postsecondary, non‐degree 3

Total 1,889

Table 67 shows that Medical Assistants and Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024 that require a Postsecondary, non-degree education.

Table 67: Occupations Requiring Postsecondary, non-degree by Annual Average Job Openings in the Greater Sacramento Area 2014-2024



Program Name

Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016

Graduates Associated Profession/s

Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Arts & Letters

Art Bachelor's 50 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10

Master's 2 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/

Technical Education Bachelor's 205

Communication Studies Bachelor's 436 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Master's 17 Radio and Television Announcers Bachelor's 9

Writers and Authors Bachelor's 22

Public Relations Specialists Bachelor's 58

Dance Bachelor's 3 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10

Producers and Directors Bachelor's 20

English Bachelor's 115 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Master's 29



Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers

and Instructors Bachelor's 6

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's 63

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and

Career/Technical Education Bachelor's 114

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's 258

Film Studies Bachelor's 21 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10


French Bachelor's 1 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 5

Interpreters and Translators Bachelor's 69



Graphic Design Bachelor's 22 Graphic Designers Bachelor's 46

History Bachelor's 93 History Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 3

History (Public History) Master's 7 History Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 3

Managers, All Other Bachelor's 188



Interior Design Bachelor's 27 Interior Designers Bachelor's 10

Architectural and Engineering Managers Bachelor's 66

Journalism Bachelor's 22 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Reporters and Correspondents Bachelor's 11

Editors Bachelor's 18

Writers and Authors Bachelor's 22

Music Bachelor's 23 Music Directors and Composers Bachelor's 9

Master's 11 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10



Spanish Bachelor's 20 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 5

Master's 12 Interpreters and Translators Bachelor's 69



Theatre Bachelor's 13 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Master's 10


B. Crosswalk of Program Areas and Associated Demand for Occupations

This section examines a crosswalk between program areas offered at Sacramento State and the occupational demand of the Greater Sacramento Area. Only those program areas where demand is present are reported. Table 68 shows the program area, level of education available at Sac State, number of graduates from Sac State in AY 2015-2016, associated professions, preferred education and the average annual job openings.

Table 68: Crosswalk of Program Areas and Associated Demand for Occupations




Program Name

Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016


Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Business Administration

Accountancy Bachelor's 315 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Master's 29 Financial Examiners Bachelor's 13

Budget Analysts Bachelor's 21

Credit Analysts Bachelor's 23

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Bachelor's 147

Accountants and Auditors Bachelor's 507

Bachelor's 1 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Computer Occupations, All Other Bachelor's 28

Computer and Information Systems Managers Bachelor's 78

Software Developers, Systems Software Bachelor's 172

Bachelor's 27 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Industrial Production Managers Bachelor's 19

Social and Community Service Managers Bachelor's 45

Administrative Services Managers Bachelor's 68

Chief Executives Bachelor's 81

Cost Estimators Bachelor's 109

Sales Managers Bachelor's 117

Construction Managers Bachelor's 123


Management Analysts Bachelor's 469

General and Operations Managers Bachelor's 654

Business (Finance) Bachelor's 137 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Master's 14 Financial Specialists, All Other Bachelor's 17

Budget Analysts Bachelor's 21

Credit Analysts Bachelor's 23

Financial Analysts Bachelor's 40

Loan Officers Bachelor's 62














Bachelor's 59 Training and Development Managers Bachelor's 7

Master's 1 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Labor Relations Specialists Bachelor's 24

Human Resources Managers Bachelor's 34

Training and Development Specialists Bachelor's 51

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Bachelor's 65

Human Resources Specialists Bachelor's 92




Business (MIS) Bachelor's 38 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4




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Business (International

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Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016


Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Business (Marketing) Bachelor's 88 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11

Advertising and Promotions Managers Bachelor's 13

Marketing Managers Bachelor's 42

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Bachelor's 111


Bachelor's 2 Logisticians Bachelor's 9

Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11




Master's 3 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11











MBA for Executives Master's 88 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 11












Master's 24 Industrial Production Managers Bachelor's 19










Education

Bachelor's 26 Social Workers, All Other Bachelor's 20

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Bachelor's 34


Child, Family, and School Social Workers Bachelor's 57

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Education Master's 2

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers

and Instructors Bachelor's 6

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's 63

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/




Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's 258

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Administration

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Management)

Business (Urban and Land

Development)





Program Name

Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016


Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Career Counseling Master's 4 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's 60

Child Development Bachelor's 271 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Bachelor's 63

Master's 8

Counseling (Community

Counseling) Master's 1 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's 60

Education Doctorate Doctorate 7 Education Administrators, All Other Bachelor's 8

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/

Program Bachelor's 19

Education Administrators, Postsecondary Master's 38

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary

School Master's 53

Master's 14 Education Administrators, All Other Bachelor's 8

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/

Program Bachelor's 19

Education Administrators, Postsecondary Master's 38

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School Master's 53

Education Master's 70 Education Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 6

Marriage, Family and

Child Counseling Master's 4 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's 60

School Counseling Master's 2 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's 60

Special Education Master's 1 Special Education Teachers, Middle School Bachelor's 11

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Bachelor's 28

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary Sc Bachelor's 38

Teacher Education Master's 7 Instructional Coordinators Master's 39

Vocational Rehabilitation

Counseling Master's 1 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Master's 60

Engineering & Computer Science

Civil Engineering Bachelor's 92 Architectural and Engineering Managers Bachelor's 66

Master's 10 Civil Engineers Bachelor's 232

Computer Engineering Bachelor's 29 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 10

Master's 11 Computer Hardware Engineers Bachelor's 24

Computer Network Architects Bachelor's 24



Software Developers, Applications Bachelor's 217

Computer Science Bachelor's 86 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Master's 21 Computer Network Architects Bachelor's 24


Database Administrators Bachelor's 34

Network and Computer Systems Administrators Bachelor's 51


Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor's 369

Bachelor's 14 Cost Estimators Bachelor's 109


Electrical Engineering Bachelor's 53 Aerospace Engineers Bachelor's 8

Master's 35 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 10

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Bachelor's 32

Electrical Engineers Bachelor's 45


Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's 141 Aerospace Engineers Bachelor's 8

Master's 16 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 10

Mechanical Engineers Bachelor's 55



Construction

Management

Education Leadership and

Policy Studies





Program Name

Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016


Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Software Engineering Master's 2 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Computer Network Architects Bachelor's 24


Database Administrators Bachelor's 34

Network and Computer Systems Administrators Bachelor's 51


Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor's 369

Health & Human Services

Criminal Justice Bachelor's 426 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Bachelor's 24

Master's 5

Health Science Bachelor's 143 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Coaches and Scouts Bachelor's 115

Bachelor's 139 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Master's 4 Coaches and Scouts Bachelor's 115

Kinesiology Bachelor's 3 Coaches and Scouts Bachelor's 115

Master's 3 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4





Nursing Bachelor's 223 Registered Nurse Bachelor's 783

Master's 46 Registered Nurse Bachelor's 783

Physical Therapy Doctorate 30 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 14

Physical Therapists Doctoral 60

Recreation, Parks and

Tourism Administration Bachelor's 75 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Social Work Bachelor's 187 Counselors, All Other Master's 8

Master's 129 Social Workers, All Other Bachelor's 20

Marriage and Family Therapists Master's 21

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Bachelor's 24

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Bachelor's 34


Child, Family, and School Social Workers Bachelor's 57

Bachelor's 122 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 14

Master's 31 Speech‐Language Pathologists Master's 43

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Biology Bachelor's 140 Life Scientists, All Other Bachelor's 8

Master's 15 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 18

Natural Sciences Managers Bachelor's 20

Biological Scientists, All Other Bachelor's 43



Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 14

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Doctoral 73

Chemistry Bachelor's 22 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 4

Master's 2 Chemists Bachelor's 20




Geology Bachelor's 17

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers,

Postsecondary Doctoral 3

Master's 1 Hydrologists Bachelor's 4

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Bachelor's 19


Kinesiology (Exercise

Science)

Kinesiology (Athletic

Train)

Kinesiology (Physical

Education)

Speech Pathology and

Audiology





Program Name

Degrees

Offered

2015‐2016


Preferred

Education

Avg. Annual

Job Openings

Math Bachelor's 35 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 13

Master's 5 Natural Sciences Managers Bachelor's 20

Statisticians Master's 59



Education Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 6

Physics and Astronomy Bachelor's 8 Physicists Doctoral 5




Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies

Anthropology Bachelor's 29 Anthropologists and Archeologists Master's 3

Master's 4

Economics Bachelor's 165 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 3

Master's 4 Survey Researchers Master's 7

Economists Master's 8


Environmental Studies Bachelor's 44 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Bachelor's 123

Family and Consumer

Sciences Bachelor's 15



Family Studies Bachelor's 27



Gerentology Program Bachelor's 62 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Bachelor's 11

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Doctoral 73

Government Bachelor's 120 Managers, All Other Bachelor's 188

Master's 6

Apparel Marketing and

Design Bachelor's 39



Nutrition and Food Bachelor's 112



Pre‐Credential Sing

Subject Program in Home

Economics Bachelor's 4



Master's 11



Master's 13 Social and Community Service Managers Bachelor's 45




Psychology Bachelor's 403 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Doctoral 6

Master's 7 Psychologists, All Other Master's 20

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists Doctoral 69

Sociology Bachelor's 247 Managers, All Other Bachelor's 188

Master's 8

Social Science Program Bachelor's 41 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Doctoral 4

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Bachelor's 11




Public Policy and

Administration


Regional reports from the Office of Institutional Research at Sacramento State, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) and the Economic Development Department (EDD) all echo the industry forecast needs to keep up with the economic demands of business and commerce.




Total Annual

Avg.

Job Openings

25‐2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Associate's Degree 135

23‐2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants Associate's Degree 63

29‐2021 Dental Hygienists Associate's Degree 61

29‐2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Associate's Degree 55

Program Name Degrees Offered

Total 2015‐2016

Graduates

Total Annual Avg.

Job Openings

Education (i.e., Billingual/Multicultural, Child Development,

Counseling, Special Education, Teacher Education, etc.)

Bachelor's, Master's,

Doctoral 417 1,463

Nursing Bachelor's, Master's 269 783

Public Policy and Administration Master's 13 968

The occupational trade and skill labor sector presents a large gap between what is offered at the CSU’s and UC’s, and do not meet the needs of the local economy. According to Table 9, the fastest growing occupations projected from 2014-2024 for the Greater Sacramento Area include trade and skill labor; Brick Masons and Block Masons, Roofers, Painters and Construction and Maintenance, Electricians, Tile and Marble Setters, Interpreters and Translators, Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers and Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. These top nine employment needs pose a major gap in industry needs and must be addressed by either certificate’s, coursework or apprenticeship programs. The crosswalk tables provided do not address Associate Degree’s, however, there is a major gap in occupations that require an Associate’s Degree or technical educational background that is only offered at the community college level. Since Sacramento State does not offer Associate Degree’s, community colleges will be especially essential in providing the education and training needed to fill positions that are in demand in the workforce. In addition to trade and skill, other top occupations in need requiring an Associate’s degree include; preschool teachers, paralegals, dental hygienists and medical and clinical laboratory technicians. Sacramento State, which is part of the CSU system, along with the UC system offers educational programs to prepare graduates in most career areas. Highlighted are the top three programs with job opportunities; Education, Nursing and Public Policy and Administration. This was determined by examining the number of graduates compared to the average annual job openings. These are the three program areas we will need more graduates from in order to fulfill the demands of the Greater Sacramento Area labor market. Other areas of need include occupations that require a master or doctoral degree such as lawyers, judges and judicial law clerks. Sacramento State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in government that can assist students in preparing for these fields. Also, there is a need for physicians of various specialties, dentists and nurse practitioners. The nursing program at Sacramento State can offer students preparation for the nurse practitioner program. Additionally, doctoral degree in physical therapy offered at Sacramento State will prepare students to become health care professionals. Sacramento State along with the other local colleges and universities will need to come up with technological, innovative and fresh ideas on how to meet the present and future employment gaps.



V. Current and Future Educational Needs It is important to examine other research to get a complete picture on higher education in California. This section involves research from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) and looks at important issues in higher education. The following pages are three different studies conducted by PPIC and are pertinent to this report.

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California faces a skills gap

California’s higher education system is not keeping up with the changing economy. Projections suggest that the state will continue to need greater numbers of highly educated workers. In 2030, if current trends persist, 38 percent of jobs will require at least a bachelor’s degree. But population and education trends suggest that only 33 percent of working-age adults in California will have bachelor’s degrees by 2030—a shortfall of 1.1 million college graduates.

BY 2030, CALIFORNIA MAY HAVE A SHORTAGE OF HIGHLY EDUCATED WORKERS

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The state needs to act now to close the skills gap and meet future demand. Without a substantial improvement in educational outcomes, California’s economy will be less productive, incomes and tax revenue will be lower, and more Californians will depend on the social safety net. To close the gap, the state should set new statewide goals for higher education that are consistent with the demands of the 21st century. New investments in higher education will be necessary to meet those goals. Improving access and completion rates for underrepresented groups, including Latinos, African Americans, and students from low-income groups, will also be essential. Measuring progress and identifying programs and policies that improve student success should be a key component of ensuring that new investments are effective and efficient.

Californians are keenly aware of the importance of higher education. According to the April 2016 PPIC Statewide Survey, about eight in ten California parents hope their children will earn at least a bachelor’s degree. But Californians are worried that educational inequities will make it difficult for many students to prepare for higher education. Almost 90 percent of Californians are concerned that high school graduates in lower-income areas are less likely than other students to be ready for college.

California needs more college graduates

• California’s economy increasingly demands highly educated workers.

For decades, employment growth has been strongest for workers with college degrees. This shift toward highly educated workers has occurred as a result of changes across and within industries. Relatively fast growth in the health care and information technology sectors is driving up demand for these workers, and within those and other sectors there has been a shift toward jobs requiring higher levels of education.

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• The supply of college graduates is not on track to keep up with demand.

Two demographic trends will undercut future increases in the number of college graduates. First, the baby boomers—a large and well-educated group—are reaching retirement age, meaning that for the first time ever a large number of workers with college degrees will be leaving the workforce. Second, young adults are not graduating from college at sufficiently high rates to close the gap. College completion rates have been improving, but not fast enough. And there will not be enough highly educated newcomers to California—from abroad or from other states—to close the skills gap.

• Higher education is largely a public endeavor in California.

As in most states, the vast majority of California’s college students attend public colleges and universities. About three of every four students in California are enrolled in one of the state’s public education systems: the California Community Colleges, the California State University (CSU), and the University of California (UC). Three of every four bachelor’s degrees awarded annually in the state come from either CSU or UC.

Obtaining a four-year degree is challenging for many

• Large numbers of California’s high school graduates attend community colleges.

Community colleges account for more than half of undergraduate enrollment in California—open access, wide geographic distribution, and relatively low fees make them especially popular. California ranks first out of the 20 most populous states—and fifth among all 50 states—in the share of recent high school graduates who go to a two-year college. When it comes to the share of high school graduates who attend four-year colleges, California ranks 47th out of 50 states.

• Many students never transfer to four-year schools.

Approximately one in ten community college students transfer to a four-year university. Even among those who earn at least 12 credit units and take transfer-eligible courses, only about 40 percent eventually succeed in trans-ferring. Students who do transfer to UC and CSU have high rates of success, with the vast majority earning a bachelor’s degree.

• Students often take more than four years to graduate.

Slightly more than half of CSU students graduate within six years of entering as freshmen, and four of every five UC students earn a degree within six years. However, only 19 percent of CSU students and 61 percent of UC students graduate with a degree in four years. UC and CSU are working to improve on-time graduation, with CSU recently adopting ambitious new goals for four-year and six-year graduation rates.

• Preparation is key for earning a degree.

A lack of academic preparation can delay or prevent students from earning an associate degree or transferring to a four-year college. Almost 80 percent of community college students and 39 percent of CSU entering freshmen require remediation before taking college-level courses. However, an increasing share of students are completing high school courses that prepare them for college, and some school districts have begun requiring students to complete those courses in order to graduate. At the community colleges, new courses designed to shorten and improve the remediation process along with new assessment and placement policies could allow many more students to enroll in college-level courses. Colleges will need to ensure that these new courses and policies are evaluated and implemented consistently across the state so that they improve outcomes for all students, especially those who have been traditionally underserved in higher education.

MOST CALIFORNIA COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTEND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

CaliforniaCommunity Colleges

44%

California State University

18%

University of California

12%

Private nonprofit15%

Private for-profit11%

SOURCE: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2014–2015 data.

NOTES: Restricted to two-year and above colleges. Enrollment is for full-time equivalent students.

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Costs have risen, but college remains a good investment for most graduates

• Tuition at public institutions increased sharply during the recession but has remained flat since 2011.

During the recession, per student General Fund allocations fell by about 20 percent at CSU and UC, causing the systems to increase tuition to make up for lost revenue. Recent increases in General Fund allocations have not restored funding to prerecession levels, but they have kept the universities from raising tuition since 2011. Tuition at California universities is historically volatile—dramatic increases often follow periods of flat tuition.

ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES HAVE INCREASED DRAMATICALLY AT CSU AND UC

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• Higher costs have increased reliance on loans, but most graduates earn enough to pay off debts.

The share of students taking out loans has declined a bit in the past few years but remains at historically high levels. In 2014, 44 percent of California freshmen at four-year colleges took out student loans—in 2007, only about a third did so. Similarly, average loan amounts have declined in recent years but remain high by historical standards. Despite the increase in debt, college is a good investment for the vast majority of students who attend public colleges and private nonprofit colleges. Labor market outcomes remain far better for college graduates than for less educated-workers, even in economic downturns. Unemployment among workers without a postsecondary degree jumped 5 to 7 points during the recession but increased by only 2 points for those with advanced degrees. All but the lowest-paid college graduates earn enough to pay off their debts.

Looking ahead

California is facing a serious shortfall in its supply of college-educated workers. Improving the educational attainment of young adults will foster greater individual success and increase economic growth throughout the state. Without concerted efforts to improve college attendance and graduation rates, California’s economic future will be much less bright. The state needs to take several steps.

Update higher education goals. California has not substantively updated its Master Plan for Higher Education since it was developed more than 50 years ago. The state and its higher education institutions should increase the share of high school graduates eligible for UC and CSU, establish new goals for transfer from community colleges to four-year schools, and identify completion and time-to-degree objectives. Some progress is being made. For example, CSU has recently taken the lead in setting ambitious new graduation targets. Establishing a new higher education coordinating body to set priorities and coordinate efforts between K–12 and higher education systems could lead to further improvements in student transitions and outcomes.

Decide how to provide adequate funding to achieve state goals. California’s higher education institutions tend to see disproportionate budget cuts during economic downturns. Shortchanging education for quick budget fixes could seriously harm California’s economic future. Reinvesting in higher education will require a concerted and persistent


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Ensure access for low-income students. As the costs of attending college have increased, the importance of grant and scholarship aid has grown. California should ensure that its aid programs keep up with growing college costs and are targeted to institutions with good track records in graduating low-income students without saddling them with large amounts of debt.

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California’s system is the largest—and one of the most diverse— in the nation

California’s higher education system includes three public segments—the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), and the California Community Colleges. It also includes more than 150 private nonprofit colleges and about 200 for-profit institutions. In total, the state’s colleges and universities enroll more than two million students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Most students attend public colleges, but a sizable share (26%) attend private schools. Indeed, private nonprofit colleges enroll more students than the University of California. Enrollment in private for-profit colleges has started to decline after increasing sharply for many years.

Unlike most other states, California has no coordinating body for its higher education systems. This makes goal-setting, oversight, and coordination among systems more challenging. The Master Plan for Higher Education, adopted by the state legislature in 1960, established a structure and a set of principles for public higher education that are still largely in effect. Through the Master Plan, the state’s public system was able to accommodate dramatic increases in enrollment for several decades while providing broad access and charging little or no tuition. But over the past two decades, tuition has risen sharply and enrollment has not kept up with demand—largely because of reductions in state support.

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Private for-profit11%

SOURCE: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2012–13 data.

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California’s public systems have distinct missions

• The University of California is the state’s primary academic research institution . . .

The University of California has ten major campuses, five medical centers, and three national laboratories. The university brings in around $1 billion in federal research funds each year. Six of the schools—Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara—are members of the Association of American Universities (AAU), along with 56 other top research-intensive universities in North America. The UC system is constitutionally independent of the state, which means it has more autonomy than CSU; it is governed by a 26-member board of regents.

• . . . yet it also educates hundreds of thousands of students.

UC educates almost 250,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is the state’s primary awarder of doctoral and professional degrees. Undergraduate tuition and fees averaged $12,240 in the 2015–16 academic year, and each campus also charges an average of $1,211 in mandatory fees. The UC is highly selective: only the top eighth of high school graduates are eligible for admission.

• The California State University is the largest university system in the nation.

CSU provides undergraduate and graduate instruction to approximately 360,000 students on its 23 campuses. The vast majority of students are undergraduates, but CSU awards master’s and doctoral degrees in a few professional fields—and it trains a majority of the state’s K–12 teachers. CSU awards more bachelor’s degrees than any other segment of higher education in California. Tuition and fees averaged $5,472 in the 2014–15 fiscal year, and local campus fees averaged about $1,000. The top third of high school graduates are eligible for admission to CSU. The CSU system is governed by a 25-member board of trustees; most are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.

• The California Community Colleges constitute the nation’s largest higher education system.

The state’s community colleges enroll 2.1 million students (about 900,000 on a full-time equivalent basis) at 113 colleges that are organized into 72 districts. In 2013–14, the community colleges awarded more than 60,000 certif-icates; 107,000 associate degrees; and transferred more than 105,000 students to four-year institutions. Compared to other states, California relies more heavily on community colleges and less on four-year institutions—the state ranks fifth nationwide in the share of recent high school graduates who enroll in community colleges and 47th in the share who start at four-year schools.

• The community colleges have multiple missions and a distinct governing structure.

California’s community colleges offer lower-division academic courses for students interested in transferring to four-year colleges; career technical education and vocational certificates; adult basic education, including English language courses for non-native speakers; and enrichment courses for members of the community. Average annual tuition for full-time students is about $1,100, but many students qualify for full fee waivers. The system is governed by a 17-member board of governors appointed by the governor of California. A locally elected board of trustees appoints campus presidents and oversees the operation and budgets of the colleges in each district.

California’s private institutions vary widely in size, selectivity, and mission

• Private nonprofit colleges range from large research institutions to small liberal arts colleges.

California’s largest private nonprofit, the University of Southern California, enrolls more than 15,000 under-graduates. In contrast, at several private nonprofits there are fewer than 500 undergraduates. Graduate students make up a relatively high share of enrollment at private nonprofits. Three private nonprofits—Stanford, the University of Southern California, and the California Institute of Technology—are AAU members. Private nonprofit colleges are independent and most are governed by a board of trustees. Many belong to the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.

• Private for-profit colleges serve large numbers of students . . .

For-profit colleges award more than 60 percent of certificates in California. After years of rapid growth, enrollment at private for-profit colleges is beginning to decline. The largest for-profit educational institutions currently operating in California are the University of Phoenix, the Art Institute of California, Academy of Art University, and the Marinello Schools of Beauty; each enrolls more than 10,000 full-time students.

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• . . . but there are growing concerns about cost and quality.

Private for-profit colleges account for a disproportionate share of student debt and loan defaults. Controversies over the cost and quality of the training offered by private for-profits have led to greater oversight. In 2015, one of the largest private for-profit colleges (Heald College and its parent, Corinthian Colleges) ceased operations after inves-tigations by the federal government and by attorneys general in several states, including California.

Higher education in California is regulated by many agencies and organizations

Because California does not have a higher education coordinating body, its colleges and universities are governed by a mix of government and independent entities. As a result, the state has trouble setting goals and coordinating its many systems.

• The California Student Aid Commission oversees state financial aid expenditures.

The California Student Aid Commission administers financial aid programs for California residents attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in the state. The Cal Grant program, one of the largest in the country, awards $2 billion annually to students who meet academic and need-based criteria. Most of the awards cover tuition for low-income students at UC and CSU. There are 15 commissioners, most of whom serve four-year terms—11 are appointed by the governor and two each are appointed by the chair of the Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly.

• The United States Department of Education provides financial aid and collects data on student outcomes.

The US Department of Education administers federal financial aid programs, including grants and subsidized student loans. Like many other states, California uses the department’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for its own grant and loan programs. The department collects and publishes data on thousands of higher education institutions across the country, including student outcomes such as graduation rates and student debt. This data helps the department evaluate higher education institutions. It also helps parents and students make college choices.

• Accreditation agencies provide independent oversight of higher education institutions.

Students cannot receive federal or state financial aid to attend higher education institutions that are not accredited by one of several independent agencies. California’s primary accreditor is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges—a division of WASC— handles accreditation for two-year colleges (that role is being challenged by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office). In general, these agencies use a peer review process to evaluate the quality of higher education institutions.

• The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education oversees the state’s private vocational institutions.

California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) is a state consumer protection agency that provides oversight and limited regulation of California’s private vocational postsecondary educational institutions. BPPE monitors and attempts to resolve consumer complaints, evaluates educational quality, and provides licenses to operate.

Looking ahead

In the absence of a higher education coordinating agency, how can California coordinate and regulate its higher educa-tion system? Policymakers need to find a way to set overarching, long-term goals and devise strategies to achieve them. They also need to identify the most effective ways to hold institutions accountable to students and to the state.

The state needs to set new goals for its higher education system. California has not updated many of its goals for higher education since the Master Plan was adopted more than 50 years ago, and it has no overarching plan for higher education that is consistent with 21st-century realities. Identifying new goals—including eligibility for UC and CSU, transfer from community colleges to four-year colleges, and ensuring that college is affordable for all students—is essential if we are to measure our progress toward a shared vision for the state’s future.

Funding decisions should be tied to increasing the number of college graduates. The state could encourage more students to go to four-year colleges by providing more funding for enrollment growth at UC and CSU, and by providing


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more Cal Grant support for students to attend private nonprofit colleges. At the California Community Colleges, the state should consider fiscal incentives to increase high-demand vocational programs and improve transfer pathways to four-year colleges.

Higher education institutions should work with each other and with the state’s K–12 system. To improve student outcomes, special attention must be paid to transition points between high school and postsecondary education, and between two-year and four-year institutions. The actions of the segments—and individual campuses within those segments—are interdependent. Policymakers and higher education authorities should look to strengthen critical mecha-nisms of coordination between segments, including transfer processes, as well as data collection and sharing.




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Access to college is essential for California’s success

More California high school graduates than ever are ready for college, but more applicants than ever are being turned away from the state’s public universities. This may explain why a 2012 PPIC Statewide Survey found that two-thirds of Californians think access to California’s public colleges and universities is a problem.

Expanding access to college will benefit both individuals and the state as a whole. The economic returns to a post-secondary degree have grown, even as more Californians are attending college; and workers with bachelor’s degrees will continue to play a crucial role in the state’s economic growth. Expanding access can also ensure that our system of higher education offers opportunities to students who have traditionally been underrepresented in postsecondary institutions, including those from low-income families as well as California’s Latino and African American populations.

CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES HAVE RESPONDED SLOWLY TO INCREASES IN ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

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The growth in the proportion of California high school graduates completing a college preparatory curriculum has increased the competition for access to California’s four-year colleges. Enrollment growth at UC and CSU has not kept up with demand. Some students choose other colleges in California, but growing numbers are leaving the state to attend college.

• California’s Master Plan offers higher education opportunities for all students.

The state’s enrollment framework for public systems was set more than 50 years ago by the Master Plan for Higher Education. According to the Master Plan, UC selects from the top 12.5 percent of students, CSU selects from the top 33 percent, and the California Community Colleges offer access to all state residents. In practice, students also choose to attend nonprofit and for-profit private colleges, as well as colleges in other states.

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• More students are ready for college . . .

To be eligible for enrollment at a public four-year college in California, students must successfully complete a set of college preparatory courses that includes four years of English, three years of math (including advanced algebra), two years of lab science, two years of social science, two years of a foreign language, and one year of visual or performing arts. The proportion of high school graduates who meet this requirement is increasing rapidly: from 34 percent of public high school graduates in 2003–04 to 42 percent in 2013–14. Gains have been especially strong for Latino high school graduates, with the share completing the UC and CSU required preparatory coursework increasing from 22 percent in 2003–04 to 32 percent in 2013–14.

• . . . but the enrollment framework at UC and CSU has not expanded.

Even though more students are meeting entrance requirements, CSU and UC have admitted about the same pro-portion of students as in the past, leaving an increasing number of qualified applicants without access. In the past three years, more than 30,000 qualified freshmen applicants were redirected to UC Merced (fewer than 600 of those students registered). In the California State University system, 17 of the 23 campuses are unable to accept all qualified applicants to the majors to which they apply. In 2013–14, CSU campuses rejected more than 14,000 qualified freshmen applicants.

• Nonresident enrollment at UC is on the rise.

Nonresident enrollment (students from another state or country) in the UC system has increased from 5 percent of incoming freshmen in 2007 to 21 percent in 2014, but it is still below the average for public research universities in other states. Nonresidents pay a supplemental tuition of $24,024 in addition to the in-state tuition. Nonresident tuition has helped make up for state funding cuts, and UC indicates that nonresidents provide funding to support the enrollment of more California residents. UC admitted 1,039 fewer state residents in 2015 than in 2014. Were it not for funds provided by nonresidents, enrollment of state residents would have declined even more.

• Many more California students are leaving the state to attend college.

Between 2008 and 2012, the number of recent high school graduates leaving California each year to attend college elsewhere in the United States increased more than 40 percent to almost 33,000—roughly equal to the number of freshmen enrolling at UC.

• The number of California students enrolling in the state’s private nonprofits has increased modestly.

The number of recent graduates attending private nonprofits in California increased 23 percent during the same time period, but still amounted to only 7 percent of all high school graduates.

Accessibility varies across types of institutions

Greater numbers of poor and underrepresented minority students enroll at CSU and the community colleges compared to UC; increased competition and rising tuition may widen this gap.

• Access is high at community colleges, but low at four-year colleges.

Among the 50 states, California ranked 47th in the share of recent high school graduates who enroll in four-year colleges. Many recent high school graduates in California enroll in community college. The state ranked fifth in the nation in the proportion of recent high school graduates who enroll at a community college.

• Some colleges are more diverse than others.

California’s community colleges and CSU serve student populations that more or less match the racial breakdown of high school graduates in the state. In the UC system, Asians are overrepresented, while African American and Latino students are underrepresented. The gap between the share of underrepresented minority high school gradu-ates and the share of underrepresented minority students enrolled at UC has grown since Proposition 209—passed in 1996—eliminated race as a factor that can be considered in the admissions process. Private nonprofit colleges are, on average, less diverse than the state’s public systems.

• California’s lowest-income students are more likely to start at community colleges.

The state’s lowest-income students come from families making less than $30,000 a year. About half of the students at California’s community colleges, private for-profit four-year institutions, and private two-year institutions are from California’s lowest-income families, compared to about one in four at CSU and UC and one in seven at private nonprofit four-year schools.


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• Some students who start at community colleges do transfer to four-year schools, but most do not.

For some students, community colleges are a cost-effective way to begin work on a bachelor’s degree. In fact, trans-fers from community colleges make up about half of CSU graduates each year. However, most students who begin at a two-year institution intending to transfer do not succeed in doing so, and they are less likely to earn bachelor’s degrees than those who start at a four-year university. New initiatives such as the Associate Degree for Transfer are beginning to address the challenge of taking the right kind and number of classes to transfer.

• Cost concerns may discourage students from low-income families from attending four-year colleges.

According to a November 2011 PPIC Statewide Survey, 70 percent of Californians believe that the cost of college keeps students from enrolling. California high school graduates from low-income families are eligible for grants that fully cover tuition at California’s public four-year universities. But books, housing, and other living expenses can cost thousands of dollars and are only sometimes partially covered by grants.

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Looking ahead

Providing meaningful access to college is essential to California residents and the state economy. Projections suggest the number of high school graduates will not change dramatically over the next 10 years, but additional resources devoted to college access could boost enrollment.

Prepare for the impact of better K–12 preparation. In 2014, California began implementing the Common Core State Standards, designed to better prepare students for college and careers. If Common Core is successful, the number of college-ready high school graduates is likely to increase, and therefore boost demand for higher education. California must be ready to provide access to college for these students.

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educated workers. The state and its public systems should increase the share of high school graduates eligible for admittance to UC and CSU. Doing so would have the added benefit of diversifying the student body.

Develop effective online learning strategies. Online learning is the fastest growing area in California’s community colleges, with enrollment reaching about one million students. It provides access for nontraditional students and allows students to make faster progress toward long-term goals. But achievement gaps are wider in the online setting, and Latinos are less likely to take online courses. As online learning becomes increasingly common throughout higher education, strategies that lead to improved student outcomes are essential.

Connect high school and college data. Understanding transitions from high school to college is essential to improving access and efficiencies. Unlike many states, California has no longitudinal data system that spans K–12 and college. This limits the state’s ability to identify programs and practices that could improve access for California’s students.

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VI. Conclusions This report has been assembled with important data to help the leaders at Sacramento State make informed decisions for the institution. This section reflects on the key findings of the report. The following bullet points discuss highlights from each section. First, the market situation will be summarized followed by program areas and demand and other areas for consideration. A. Market Situation This section provides an overview of the population, employment, income and poverty, and education characteristics of the Greater Sacramento Area. Population Characteristics

The population of Sacramento County is growing at a fast pace. Projections from 2020 to 2060 reveal that Sacramento County will cross the 2 million mark by 2045 and will reach 2.26 million by 2060. Placer County is projected to increase to 594,279 by 2060. San Joaquin County is expected to grow to 1,150,034 and Yolo County is expected to grow to 365,773 by 2060.

Employment and Industry Characteristics

In the past three years, the unemployment rate has persisted in a downward trend. A look at unemployment rate patterns reveals higher unemployment rates in California and the Greater Sacramento Region compared to the U.S national average. However, the rates for the State of California are lower than the rates in the Greater Sacramento Region.

Here is a listing of occupations that are and will be in demand in the Greater Sacramento Area in the coming years.

The list below shows the educational level required for occupations that have 10 or more job openings in the Greater Sacramento Area. Jobs requiring a Master’s degree (# of average annual job openings, 10 or more)

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (53) Education Administrators, Postsecondary (38) Statisticians (59) Psychologists, All Other (20) Urban and Regional Planners (20) Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (60) Marriage and Family Therapists (21) Mental Health Counselors (45) Rehabilitation Counselors (35) Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (23) Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10) Librarians (16) Instructional Coordinators (39) Physician Assistants (30) Occupational Therapists (22) Speech-Language Pathologists (43) Nurse Practitioners (35) Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (14)



Jobs requiring a Bachelor’s Degree (# of annual average job openings, 50 or more) (Note: the list is too long to fit with 10 or more openings, so the list was shortened to those with 50 or more openings).

Chief Executives (81) General and Operations Managers (654) Sales Managers (117) Administrative Services Managers (68) Computer and Information Systems Managers (78) Construction Managers (123) Architectural and Engineering Managers (66) Medical and Health Services Managers (88) Managers, All Other (188) Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (52) Cost Estimators (109) Human Resources Specialists (92) Management Analysts (469) Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (65) Training and Development Specialists (51) Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (111) Business Operations Specialists, All Other (214) Accountants and Auditors (507) Loan Officers (62) Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (147) Computer Systems Analysts (369) Computer Programmers (97) Software Developers, Applications (217) Software Developers, Systems Software (172) Network and Computer Systems Administrators (51) Civil Engineers (232) Mechanical Engineers (55) Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (123) Child, Family, and School Social Workers (57) Graduate Teaching Assistants (66) Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (63) Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (258) Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (114) Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (205) Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers (112) Substitute Teachers (177) Coaches and Scouts (115) Public Relations Specialists (58) Interpreters and Translators (69) Registered Nurses (783) Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (57)

Jobs Requiring an Associate’s Degree (# of average annual job openings, 10 or higher)

Web Developers (46) Computer Network Support Specialists (33)



Civil Engineering Technicians (20) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians (23) Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (11) Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (13) Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (18) Forest and Conservation Technicians (30) Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (20) Paralegals and Legal Assistants (63) Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (135) Respiratory Therapists (31) Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (55) Dental Hygienists (61) Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (11) Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (19) Radiologic Technologists (33) Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (49) Physical Therapist Assistants (17) Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (12)

Jobs requiring a Postsecondary, Non-Degree Award (# of average job openings, 10 or more)

Library Technicians (28) Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (16) Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (44) Surgical Technologists (19) Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (104) Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (61) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other (12) Nursing Assistants (179) Massage Therapists (63) Dental Assistants (119) Medical Assistants (264) Medical Transcriptionists (13) Phlebotomists (16) First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (18) Firefighters (84) Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (104) Manicurists and Pedicurists (60) Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (77) Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (17) Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (174) Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (111) Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (257)

Income and Poverty Characteristics

In 2015, the Greater Sacramento Area had a lower poverty rate compared to the state of California and the U.S. Also, according to the 2011-2015 American Community Survey, per capita income was slightly higher for the Greater Sacramento Area compared to the state of California.



Educational Characteristics

Educational attainment is a key driver behind unemployment and poverty. When examining the Greater Sacramento Area, San Joaquin has the highest percentage of the population with no college and is higher than the U.S and the state of California. Yolo has the highest percentage with a Bachelor’s degree and a Graduate/Professional degree.

The percentage of 12th graders graduating from high school was 86.1% for the class of 2015-16 in the Greater Sacramento Area compared to 83.2% for the State of California. San Joaquin had the biggest change from 2013 to 2015 with a 2.9% increase.

UC Davis and Sacramento State had the highest total enrollment in fall 2016 with 37,398 and 30,510, respectively.

UC Davis had the highest number of graduates with 9,652 in FY 2015. Sacramento State increased from 5,571 in FY 2007 to 6,370 in FY 2015.

Over 33,000 degreed and certificates were awarded by the nine major local postsecondary education providers for 2015-2016 academic year. The institutions include: Sacramento State, UC Davis, Sierra College, American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, Sacramento City College, Woodland Community College and San Joaquin Delta.

Sacramento State awarded 6,370 degrees in AY 2015-16. These included 5,577 Bachelor’s degrees in 142 programs, 756 Master’s degrees in 69 programs, and 37 Doctoral degrees in 4 programs.

o The area of study with the largest number of bachelor’s degrees awarded was Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies with 1,498 degrees. Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies encompasses 14 different departments.

o The College of Health & Human Services followed SSIS closely with 1,376 degrees awarded. Followed by Arts & Letters (921), Business Administration (800), Engineering & Computer Science (415), Education (308), Natural Sciences & Mathematics (244), and Special Majors (15).

o The area of study with the largest number of Master’s degrees awarded was Health & Human Services with 218 degrees. Other areas with over 100 Master’s Degrees awarded were Business Administration and Education.

o Sacramento State awarded 37 Doctorate degrees. 30 in Health & Human Services and 7 in Education.

B. Program Areas and Local Demand

According to the State of California Employment Development Department, over 37,418 annual job openings will be available from 2014-2024. Of these jobs, 27% require a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

When examining positions requiring a doctoral degree, Lawyers will have an average of 188 openings from 2014-2024. Additionally, Physicians and Counselors will average 69 openings and Medical Scientists will average 73.

For positions requiring a Master’s, Educational, Guidance, School and Vocational Counselors along with Statisticians will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024. Sacramento State has degrees within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics along with the College of Education that will be paramount in helping to fill these positions.

For positions requiring a Bachelor’s, Registered Nurses and General and Operations Managers will have the highest average job openings from 2014-2024. Sacramento State has degrees within the College of Health and Human Services along with the College of Business that will be paramount in helping to fill these positions.

Sacramento State offers educational programs to prepare graduates in most areas. A few of the largest job openings include areas within business such as managers and accountants. Additional occupations include teachers, registered nurses, environmental scientists, and computer systems analysts. Areas of need include occupations such as lawyers, judges and judicial law clerks. Sacramento State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in government that can help students prepare for these fields. Other areas include physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and substitute teachers. The nursing program at Sacramento State can help prepare nurses to become nurse practitioners.



Other Issues for Consideration

The population of Sacramento County is growing at a fast pace. Projections from 2020 to 2060 reveal

that Sacramento County will cross the 2 million mark by 2045 and will reach 2.26 million by 2060. Sacramento State must be ready to offer services and programs for a growing population.

According to PPIC, the State of California is projected to have a shortage of one million college educated workers. Based on their economic projections, by 2025, 41% of jobs will require a bachelor’s degree at minimum. Improving educational outcomes will be critical in the years ahead to provide the state the workforce that it needs.



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