In compliance with US Dept. of Education sub section 602.16(a)(1)(i) on Institution Set Student Achievement Measures, College of Alameda has established multiple institutional student achievement benchmarks known as Institutional Set Standards. These standards include but are not limited to: course completion rates, persistence rates, program/certificate data, graduation rates, transfer rates and job placement rates for Career Education Programs.
All standards are in alignment with our college mission to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals. Standards are evaluated annually by the Institutional Effectiveness Committee, reviewed by shared governance and approved by the College Council.
| Metric | Set Standard 2023-26 | Stretch Goal 2023-26 |
| Student Course Completion | 70% | 77% |
| Student Certificate Completion | 283 | 321 |
| Student Degree Completion | 377 | 398 |
| Student Transfers | 239 | 290 |
| Licensure Pass Rate – Aviation Maintenance Technology | 99% | 99% |
| Licensure Pass Rate – Dental Assisting | 90% | 100% |
| Job Placement Rates – Airframe Technician | 81% | 86% |
| Job Placement Rates – Apparel Design | 51% | 65% |
| Job Placement Rates – Business Administration | 63% | 76% |
| Job Placement Rates – Dental Assisting | 87% | 94% |
| Job Placement Rates – Engine Performance | 77% | 81% |
| Job Placement Rates – Powerplant Technician | 80% | 91% |
Institutional Set Standard & Stretch Goals 2023-2026
CoA Institutional Set Standards & Stretch Goals 2020-21
Institutional Set Standard & Stretch Goals IEC Presentation 11.19.20
CoA Institutional Set Standards 2018-2021