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Don Bosco is in Rosemead, California. Rosemead is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Don Bosco is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Don Bosco include media, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
Approximately 310 students study at Don Bosco (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Don Bosco is essentially a male school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a response to the teachings of Christ and inspired by St. John Bosco, Don Bosco Tech is committed to serving the youth of Los Angeles with the preference for the poor, needy and troubled. Following the Salesian tradition, Don Bosco Tech is an oratory -- emphasizing the Preventive System and the interactive principles of Reason, Religion and Kindness. The mission of Don Bosco Tech is to form a critical thinker who is technically proficient and academically capable. Don Bosco Tech develops people who are spiritually aware and value life-long learning, leadership and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Don Bosco Technical Institute
1151 San Gabriel Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770-4299
General Phone: (626) 940-2000
Admissions Phone: (626) 940-2013
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 940-2020
http://www.boscotech.edu
Don Bosco awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 75 | construction engineering tech, metallurgical tech, drafting, industrial production tech, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Don Bosco in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 90 | 8 |
In 2005, Don Bosco had a total enrollment of 310 students (171 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| Asian | 18% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rosemead, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (626) 940-2013
Financial Aid:
Don Bosco participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 915800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (626) 940-2020
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Don Bosco Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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