Platt College-Berks Technical Institute

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,260

10.3% growth from 2016

2021 Average Net Price

$21,842

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

334

93.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.6%

188 Graduates

About

Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute were Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (22 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2021, 225 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (114 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is $10,260, which is $2,292 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is $10,260

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,842.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-Berks Technical Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,260

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute was $10,260.

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

Average Net Price

$21,842

2021 Value

5.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-Berks Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,842. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute grew by 5.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute (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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.6% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute (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-Berks Technical Institute 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-Berks Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 334 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is 311 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 8.08% Two or More Races, 0.299% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.3%), followed by White Female (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 334 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is 311 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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-Berks Technical Institute was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Platt College-Berks Technical Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
173 enrolled students
White
95 enrolled students
Black or African American
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 8.08% Two or More Races, 0.299% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 59 more women than men received degrees from Platt College-Berks Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is hispanic or latino (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (22 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (44 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), and Protective Services (13 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-Berks Technical Institute are Registered nurses (1,348,802 people), Medical & health services managers (155,605 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,896 people), Pharmacists (132,864 people), and Police officers (130,985 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute in 2021 are Transportation (44 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), and Legal (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are Transportation (44 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), and Legal (5 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-Berks Technical Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (339,461 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (338,026 people), Outpatient care centers (238,839 people), and Offices of physicians (200,897 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-Berks Technical Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
52 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute was Medical Assistant with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute, which is 0.585 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 7.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 25.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Platt College-Berks Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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
114 degrees awarded
White
72 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is hispanic or latino (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

0.889% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
73 degrees awarded
White Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is hispanic or latino female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (44 degrees).

Operations

Platt College-Berks Technical Institute employs 17 Instructors. Most academics at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute are: Management, with 3 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.31M

2021 Salaries

18.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Platt College-Berks Technical Institute paid a median of $2.31M in salaries, a 18.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$813k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Platt College-Berks Technical Institute paid a total of $813k to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute was Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute were Management with 3 employees, Sales and related with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 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-Berks Technical Institute was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Platt College-Berks Technical Institute.