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California Baptist University (CBU)

8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00112500
  • President: Ronald Ellis
  • Fax: (951) 343-4518
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,715
  • College Alias: CBU
  • College Mascot: Lancers

California Baptist University

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Air Force

Religious Affiliation

  • Southern Baptist

Website:

www.calbaptist.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact California Baptist University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other--
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Biology15-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting15-
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Business Administration-42
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Commerce63-
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Marketing14-
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Communication Technology

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Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design20-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications20-
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Journalism6-
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Public Relations--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Information Technology1-
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Education

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Early Childhood Education23-
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Education-81
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Mathematics Teacher Education1-
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Music Teacher Education1-
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Engineering

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Civil Engineering11-
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Computer Engineering3-
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Engineering1-
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Mechanical Engineering2-
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Engineering Technology

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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature294
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Disability Studies--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Spanish Language and Literature8-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Athletic Training-10
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Communication Disorders--
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Health Care Administration--
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Health Services14-
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Nursing64-
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Pre-Physical Therapy Studies--
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Public Health Education and Promotion--
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History

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History25-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Behavioral Sciences9-
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Global Studies--
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other24-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts89-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics11-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Christian Studies23-
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Philosophy1-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry--
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Psychology

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Counseling Psychology-56
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Forensic Psychology-6
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Psychology60-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration-38
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science4923
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Security and Protective Services

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Law Enforcement Administration38-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology--
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Anthropology, Other1-
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Political Science22-
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Sociology19-
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology4-
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Pastoral Studies, Counseling-5
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Biblical Studies7-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Drama2-
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Film Studies--
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Music47
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Music Performance3-
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Music Theory and Composition--
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Piano and Organ--
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Visual and Performing Arts3-
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Voice and Opera1-
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Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Reviewed on: March 10, 2012 Flag Review
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  • Terrific nursing program here, and campus feels VERY safe. Keep your grades up and you can qualify for scholarships or other financial aid. If you want a great Christian school, I'm pretty sure you'll like CBU.

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates CBU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into CBU.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.calbaptist.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The CBU admissions office phone number is (951) 343-4212. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.calbaptist.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9311,4672,398
Number Granted Admission (%)677 (73%)1,099 (75%)1,776 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)315 (47%)475 (43%)790 (44%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam65287%
ACT ® Exam28438%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420550
SAT ® Math420550
SAT ® Writing420540

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1624
ACT ® Math1723

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,715

    • - Undergraduate: 3,798

    - Graduate: 917

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,462

    - Female: 2,641

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,241

    - Female: 1,981

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 221

    - Female: 660

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,134

    - Part-Time: 969

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,773

    - Part-Time: 449

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 361

    - Part-Time: 520

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1653%
American Indian340.7%
Black4179%
Asian1864%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander80.2%
Hispanic1,03322%
White2,49953%
Unknown3497%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18722%
Ages 18-191,02125%
Ages 20-211,03825%
Ages 22-2471617%
Ages 25-2949012%
Ages 30-342386%
Ages 35-391684%
Ages 40-492205%
Ages 50-651183%
Age Over 6520.05%
Age Unknown200.5%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 77%
  • Part-Time Students: 45%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students55%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male47%
Female59%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien10%
American Indian50%
Black41%
Asian75%
Hispanic63%
White60%
Unknown41%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less41%
5 Years52%
6 Years55%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending California Baptist University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$19,887$23,251$20,693
$0 - $30,000$20,323$22,773$15,996
$30,000 - $48,000$19,892$24,580$15,695
$48,001 - $75,000$22,815$24,761$17,425
$75,001 - $110,000$32,334$23,987$21,627
More Than $110,000$36,343$23,511$24,901

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$25,808$24,654$23,266
In-State Tuition and Fees$25,808$24,654$23,266
Out of State Tuition and Fees$25,808$24,654$23,266
Books and Supplies$1,656$1,620$1,638

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$8,700$8,370$8,170
Other Expenses$3,094$3,280$3,042
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,862$10,880$10,530
Other Expenses$4,058$3,898$3,788
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,184$3,898$3,982

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$39,258$37,924$36,116
In-State$39,258$37,924$36,116
Out of State$39,258$37,924$36,116
Off Campus
In-District$42,384$41,052$39,222
In-State$42,384$41,052$39,222
Out of State$42,384$41,052$39,222
Off Campus with Family
In-District$31,648$30,316$28,886
In-State$31,648$30,316$28,886
Out of State$31,648$30,316$28,886

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The CBU financial aid office phone number is (951) 343-4236. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

CBU Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid78097%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid40550%$16,447
All Federal Grants36245%$4,636
Pell Grants36245%$4,148
Other Federal Grants19624%$901
State/Local Grants & Scholarships29136%$6,942
Institutional Grants & Scholarships40450%$7,334
All Student Loans62478%$7,716
Federal Student Loans62177%$5,622
Other Student Loans9812%$13,503

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)4.9%3.9%3.4%
Number in Default563235
Number in Repayment1,1388081,027

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,322
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $4,360

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related2-1

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape11-
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary71010
Vehicle Theft63-
Nearby Public Area
Robbery1--
Aggravated Assault--1
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1-
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary565

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Pacific West Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Pacific West Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Pacific West Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$3,001,653$1,554,410$1,447,243
Ratio (%)100%52%48%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes367204163
Unduplicated Athletes324182142
Baseball3636-
Basketball271215
Golf19127
Soccer492425
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving512724
Track and Field, Outdoor371621
Track and Field, X-Country341618
Volleyball311714
Water Polo442321
Wrestling2121-

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$40,742$38,924
Assistant Coaches-$20,730$21,728

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches442420
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Water Polo211
Head Coaches211
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Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees703511192
Faculty Status389204185
Tenured Faculty4040-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service384199185
Primarily Instruction384199185
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial67652
Other Professionals138138-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1141095
Clerical And Secretarial90864
Service and/or Maintenance2323-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,884 (144)$75,152 (84)$74,508 (60)
Professor$81,429 (28)$80,909 (22)$83,333 (6)
Associate Professor$78,181 (42)$78,771 (28)$77,000 (14)
Assistant Professor$70,886 (73)$68,447 (34)$73,013 (39)
Instructor$45,000 (1)- (-)$45,000 (1)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,593 (55)$95,359 (27)$60,461 (28)
Professor$118,733 (15)$118,643 (14)$120,000 (1)
Associate Professor$99,944 (8)$102,000 (6)$93,775 (2)
Assistant Professor$85,308 (13)$76,500 (2)$86,909 (11)
Lecturer$30,424 (19)$29,736 (5)$30,669 (14)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,734 (199)$75,850 (111)$66,541 (88)
Professor$86,912 (43)$87,195 (36)$85,455 (7)
Associate Professor$78,756 (50)$79,598 (34)$76,966 (16)
Assistant Professor$70,722 (86)$68,122 (36)$72,594 (50)
Instructor$45,000 (1)- (-)$45,000 (1)
Lecturer$24,893 (19)$24,330 (5)$25,094 (14)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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