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COVID-19 InfoInstitution-Set Standards and Goals
Pasadena City College establishes institution-set standards and stretch goals to monitor institutional performance, evaluate progress toward student achievement goals, and support continuous improvement. Institution-set standards (ISS) represent minimum acceptable levels of performance (floor), while stretch goals (Goal) establish aspirational targets that reflect the College’s commitment to improving student outcomes and advancing institutional effectiveness.
The College regularly reviews its performance against these benchmarks to identify areas of strength, opportunities for improvement, and progress toward institutional goals. The most recent performance results are published below, as reported in the College’s Annual Report submitted to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Achievement Metrics
| Metric | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | ISS | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Course Completion | 72% | 73% | 75% | 73% | 77% |
| Number of Certificates Awarded | 777 | 1,274 | 1,232 | 1,000 | 1,400 |
| Number of Associate Degrees Awarded | 4,598 | 7,289 | 7,445 | 6,500 | 7,800 |
| Number of Transfers to Four-Years | 2,921 | 2,140 | 2,695 | 2,750 | 3,500 |
Job Placement Rates (Career Education Completers)
| Program | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | ISS | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 66% | 71% | 74% | 80% | 85% |
| Administration of Justice | 83% | 76% | 81% | 85% | 90% |
| Automotive Technology | 77% | 65% | 85% | 85% | 90% |
| Business Administration | 69% | 80% | 74% | 80% | 85% |
| Child Development | 89% | 68% | 66% | 75% | 80% |
| Cosmetology | 66% | 74% | 83% | 75% | 80% |
| Dental Hygiene | 100% | 87% | 100% | 92% | 100% |
| Electronics and Electric Technology | 88% | 87% | 75% | 75% | 90% |
| Engineering Technology | 64% | 78% | 59% | 73% | 80% |
| Fashion | 64% | 87% | 65% | 65% | 70% |
| Library Technician | 70% | 83% | 78% | 85% | 90% |
| Office Technology | 91% | 83% | 53% | 65% | 70% |
| Paralegal | 87% | 82% | 91% | 90% | 95% |
| Radiologic Technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| Registered Nursing | 89% | 91% | 95% | 90% | 95% |
Only programs with at least 10 students completing a Career Education certificate or degree in a given year are included. The job placement rate reflects the percentage of students employed in the year following completion. For example, the 2024–25 placement rate represents students who completed their programs in 2023–24.
License Exam Pass Rates
Visit the pass rates here: https://pasadena.edu/institutional-effectiveness/license-exam-pass-rates.php