Platt College-STVT-McAllen

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,297

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

444

95.3% Full-Time

About

Platt College-STVT-McAllen is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Platt College-STVT-McAllen were Medical Assistant (107 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (90 degrees), and Medical Office Assistant (16 degrees).

In 2021, 347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Platt College-STVT-McAllen. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (266 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,297.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Platt College-STVT-McAllen received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,297

2021 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Platt College-STVT-McAllen had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,297. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Platt College-STVT-McAllen grew by 22%.

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

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Platt College-STVT-McAllen received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.7% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Platt College-STVT-McAllen (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-McAllen 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-McAllen had a total enrollment of 444 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is 423 students and the part-time enrollment is 21. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Platt College-STVT-McAllen are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Platt College-STVT-McAllen, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.9% White, 0.676% Two or More Races, 0.45% Black or African American, 0.225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Platt College-STVT-McAllen in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.9%) and White Female (19.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Platt College-STVT-McAllen in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 444 students. The full-time enrollment at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is 423 and the part-time enrollment is 21.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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-McAllen was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Platt College-STVT-McAllen had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
330 enrolled students
White
106 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is 74.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.9% White, 0.676% Two or More Races, 0.45% Black or African American, 0.225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.225% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 63 more women than men received degrees from Platt College-STVT-McAllen. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is hispanic or latino (266 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is Medical Assistant (107 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (90 degrees) and Medical Office Assistant (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Platt College-STVT-McAllen, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (115 degrees awarded), Health (223 degrees), and Business (9 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-McAllen are Registered nurses (1,405,775 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,878 people), Other managers (687,699 people), Financial managers (462,785 people), and Chief executives & legislators (362,150 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-McAllen in 2021 are Transportation (115 degrees awarded), Health (223 degrees), and Business (9 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-STVT-McAllen are Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-McAllen are Transportation (115 degrees awarded), Health (223 degrees), and Business (9 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-McAllen are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,725,499 people), Elementary & secondary schools (634,767 people), Banking & related activities (468,127 people), Computer Systems Design (467,468 people), and Insurance carriers (434,851 people).

The most specialized majors at Platt College-STVT-McAllen are Transportation (115 degrees awarded), Health (223 degrees), and Business (9 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-McAllen.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
107 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
90 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Assistant
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Platt College-STVT-McAllen was Medical Assistant with 107 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

142

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-McAllen, which is 0.693 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (205).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-McAllen in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 27.8 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Platt College-STVT-McAllen in Medical Assistant, which is 6.64 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Platt College-STVT-McAllen completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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
266 degrees awarded
White
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is hispanic or latino (266 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (77 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
145 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
121 degrees awarded
White Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Platt College-STVT-McAllen is hispanic or latino female (145 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (121 degrees).