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

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

184

75.5% Full-Time

About

Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2017, the most popular < 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 $−4,861 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 9011 total borrowers.

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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.

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

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Platt College-McCann-Shreveport (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

$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.

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

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 9011 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-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% Asian, 0.543% Hispanic or Latino, 0.543% Two or More Races, and 0.543% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.1%) and White Female (19.4%).

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 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

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 (73%), Platt College-McCann-Shreveport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
134 enrolled students
White
39 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is 72.8% Black or African American, 21.2% White, 0.543% Asian, 0.543% Hispanic or Latino, 0.543% Two or More Races, and 0.543% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

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 < 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

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 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).

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-McCann-Shreveport are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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-McCann-Shreveport.

Most Common (2017)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
67 degrees awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
57 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
9 degrees awarded

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

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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).

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

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.

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.

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 2017 at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2017)

Black or African American
164 degrees awarded
White
70 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
51 degrees awarded
White Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport is black or african american female (113 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (51 degrees).

Operations

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, 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.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$260k

Instructional Salaries

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 $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was Instructor with 6 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Platt College-McCann-Shreveport was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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

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