Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,819

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

327

96.3% Full-Time

About

Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is a higher education institution located in Nueces County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi were HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (66 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (57 degrees), and Welding Technology (46 degrees).

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi. 46.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (151 degrees), 3.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,819.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,819

2021 Value

27.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,819. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi grew by 27.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi (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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.97% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi (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-STVT-Corpus Christi 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-STVT-Corpus Christi had a total enrollment of 327 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is 315 students and the part-time enrollment is 12. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% White, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.36% Black or African American, 0.612% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Asian.

Students enrolled at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (36.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (29.5%) and White Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 327 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is 315 and the part-time enrollment is 12.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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-STVT-Corpus Christi was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
215 enrolled students
White
74 enrolled students
Two or More Races
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is 65.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% White, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.36% Black or African American, 0.612% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Asian. 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, 15 fewer women than men received degrees from Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (151 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (66 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (57 degrees) and Welding Technology (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), and Health (93 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-STVT-Corpus Christi are Registered nurses (1,333,260 people), Medical & health services managers (146,356 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi in 2021 are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), and Health (93 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), and Health (93 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-STVT-Corpus Christi are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,448,141 people), Elementary & secondary schools (216,654 people), Outpatient care centers (216,270 people), Offices of physicians (192,965 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (132,630 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi are Precision Production (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (66 degrees), and Health (93 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-STVT-Corpus Christi.

Most Common (2021)

HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
66 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
57 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 66 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 65 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi in Medical Assistant, which is 56 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded
White
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (151 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
72 degrees awarded
White Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino male (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (72 degrees).