Petra College

https://www.petracollege.com

Add Comparison
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    100%
    46 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    31
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Petra College is a higher education institution located in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Petra College were Medical Assistant (9 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Petra College. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (16 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Admissions

    Petra College received 46 undergraduate applications in 2024.

    There were 31 students enrolled at Petra College in 2024.

    Petra College has an overall enrollment yield of 47.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    46
    Accepted Out of 46

    This chart compares the acceptance rate of Petra College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    Petra College had a total enrollment of 31 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Petra College is 31 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Petra College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Petra College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Petra College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (100%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Petra College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31 students. The full-time enrollment at Petra College is 31 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    100%
    2024 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 Petra College was 100%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Black or African American
    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    31 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Petra College is 100% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 27 more women than men received degrees from Petra College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Petra College is black or african american (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Petra College is Medical Assistant (9 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Petra College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (27 degrees awarded).

    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 Petra College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Petra College in 2024 are Health (27 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 Petra College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Petra College are Health (27 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 Petra College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Petra College are Health (27 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Petra College.
    Medical Assistant
    Most Common (2024)
    9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Petra College was Medical Assistant with 9 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Petra College according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    0
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    27
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Petra College, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (27).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Petra College by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to women at Petra College in Phlebotamy Technician. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      16 degrees awarded
    2. White
      10 degrees awarded
    3. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Petra College is black or african american (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      16 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      10 degrees awarded
    3. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Petra College is black or african american female (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (10 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image
    0