Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona

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2021 Average Net Price

$22,318

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

398

99.7% Full-Time

About

Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona were Welding Technology (82 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (67 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees).

In 2021, 223 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona. 8.97% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 91% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (84 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,318.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,318

2021 Value

31.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,318. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona grew by 31.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.1% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona (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.

3.53%

2019 Default Rate

206

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona was 3.53%, which represents 206 out of the 5829 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-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona had a total enrollment of 398 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is 397 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.7% of students enrolled at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 11.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.27% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (36.8%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Black or African American Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 398 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is 397 and the part-time enrollment is 1.

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

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2021 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-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
155 enrolled students
White
119 enrolled students
Black or African American
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% White, 12.8% Black or African American, 11.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.27% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 183 fewer women than men received degrees from Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is hispanic or latino (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is Welding Technology (82 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (67 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (82 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona in 2021 are Precision Production (82 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are Precision Production (82 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are Construction (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona are Precision Production (82 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Welding Technology
82 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
67 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona was Welding Technology with 82 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

203

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona, which is 10.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona in Welding Technology, which is 10.7 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.155 times less than the 58 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2012 at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is Male and Asian (72.7% graduation rate). Across all , 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
84 degrees awarded
White
82 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is hispanic or latino (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

2.24% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
79 degrees awarded
White Male
76 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona is hispanic or latino male (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (76 degrees).