Platt College-McCann-Shreveport

www.mccann.edu

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    2017 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,080
    12% growth from 2016
    2017 Average Net Price
    $20,316
    After Financial Aid
    2017 Enrolled Students
    184
    75.5% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    43.9%
    36 Graduates

    About

    Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2017, the most popular Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (67 degrees awarded), Phlebotamy Technician (57 degrees), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (9 degrees).

    In 2017, 247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport. 70% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (164 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is $10,080, which is $−4,817 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is $10,080.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,316.

    In 2017, 79% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-McCann-Shreveport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,080
    2017 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2017, the cost of tuition at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was $10,080.

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    Average Net Price

    $20,316
    2017 Value
    4.32%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Platt College-McCann-Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,316. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Platt College-McCann-Shreveport grew by 4.32%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,785
    Room and Board
    $1,080
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was of $8,785 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 1.24% between 2016 and 2017.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 3.66% with respect to 2016, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Platt College-McCann-Shreveport had a total enrollment of 184 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is 139 students and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.8% Black or African American, 21.2% White, 0.543% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.543% Hispanic or Latino, 0.543% Two or More Races, and 0.543% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.1%), followed by White Female (18.4%) and Black or African American Male (17.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    75.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 184 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is 139 and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    2017 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-McCann-Shreveport was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Platt College-McCann-Shreveport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      134 enrolled students
    2. White
      39 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      1 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is 72.8% Black or African American, 21.2% White, 0.543% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.543% Hispanic or Latino, 0.543% Two or More Races, and 0.543% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 99 more women than men received degrees from Platt College-McCann-Shreveport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is black or african american (164 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

    The most common Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (67 degrees awarded), followed by Phlebotamy Technician (57 degrees) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (9 degrees).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (27 degrees), and Health (142 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-McCann-Shreveport are Registered nurses (1,499,982 people), Medical & health services managers (169,085 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,899 people), Police officers (139,066 people), and Other managers (137,344 people).

    The most specialized majors at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in 2017 are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (27 degrees), Health (142 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    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-McCann-Shreveport are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

    The most specialized majors at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (27 degrees), Health (142 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    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-McCann-Shreveport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,623,597 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,997 people), Elementary & secondary schools (311,695 people), Outpatient care centers (290,770 people), and Offices of physicians (205,651 people).

    The most specialized majors at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (27 degrees), Health (142 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Platt College-McCann-Shreveport.
    Most Common (2017)
    1. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
      67 degrees awarded
    2. Phlebotamy Technician
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 67 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    74
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    173
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport, which is 0.428 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (173).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 8.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 27.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 24% of students graduating from Platt College-McCann-Shreveport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      164 degrees awarded
    2. White
      70 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      5 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is black or african american (164 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

    1.21% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. Black or African American Female
      119 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      113 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      104 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is black or african american female (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (113 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Platt College-McCann-Shreveport had a total salary expenditure of 5.29M. Platt College-McCann-Shreveport employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport are: Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $744k
    2017 Salaries
    46.5%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, Platt College-McCann-Shreveport paid a median of $744k in salaries, which represents 14.1% of their overall expenditure ($5.29M) and a 46.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 30.1% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 69.6% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $260k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Platt College-McCann-Shreveport paid a total of $260k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport were Management with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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