Platt College-Los Angeles

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,014

5.15% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,055

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.729%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

670

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66%

202 Graduates

About

Platt College-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Platt College-Los Angeles were Respiratory Care Therapist (43 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (42 degrees), and Medical Office Assistant (27 degrees).

In 2021, 414 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-Los Angeles. 79% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (242 degrees), 4.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Los Angeles is $15,014, which is $514 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Los Angeles is $15,014, which is $514 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,055.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,014

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Platt College-Los Angeles was $15,014. The cost of tuition at Platt College-Los Angeles is $514 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Platt College-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,055

2021 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,055. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-Los Angeles grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Platt College-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,582

Room and Board

$1,695

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Platt College-Los Angeles was of $16,582 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.93% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,695. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Platt College-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Platt College-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 36.1% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.729%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Platt College-Los Angeles was 0.729%, which represents 8 out of the 1098 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Platt College-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 670 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Los Angeles is 670 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Platt College-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% White, 9.1% Asian, 5.37% Black or African American, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.746% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Platt College-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (52.4%), followed by White Female (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-Los Angeles in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 670 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Los Angeles is 670 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Platt College-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Platt College-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2013 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Platt College-Los Angeles was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Platt College-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Platt College-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
418 enrolled students
White
95 enrolled students
Asian
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Los Angeles is 62.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% White, 9.1% Asian, 5.37% Black or African American, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.746% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 240 more women than men received degrees from Platt College-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino (242 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Platt College-Los Angeles is Respiratory Care Therapist (43 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (42 degrees) and Medical Office Assistant (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (197 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Los Angeles are Registered nurses (1,422,620 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,998 people), Other managers (809,845 people), Software developers (601,874 people), and Financial managers (487,612 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Los Angeles in 2021 are Health (197 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Los Angeles are Health (197 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Los Angeles are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,801,259 people), Computer Systems Design (991,731 people), Elementary & secondary schools (737,893 people), Banking & related activities (543,794 people), and Insurance carriers (521,669 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Platt College-Los Angeles.

Most Common (2021)

Respiratory Care Therapist
43 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
42 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Platt College-Los Angeles was Respiratory Care Therapist with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Platt College-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

327

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Los Angeles, which is 0.266 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (327).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Platt College-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Los Angeles in Respiratory Care Therapist, which is 2.06 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Los Angeles in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Platt College-Los Angeles is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
242 degrees awarded
White
55 degrees awarded
Asian
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino (242 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (55 degrees).

10.1% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
51 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino female (191 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (51 degrees).

Operations

Platt College-Los Angeles employs 18 Instructors. Most academics at Platt College-Los Angeles are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Los Angeles are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2021 Salaries

1.49%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Platt College-Los Angeles paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, a 1.49% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Platt College-Los Angeles paid a total of $1.3M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.54% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Platt College-Los Angeles was Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Los Angeles were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Platt College-Los Angeles was Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Platt College-Los Angeles.