Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

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2023 Average Net Price

$21,679

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

9.68%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is a higher education institution located in Butler County, MO. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center were General Cosmetology (18 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (3 degrees), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (1 degrees).

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center. 80.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 8.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center was 9.68%, corresponding to 6 out of the 62 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,679.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,679

2023 Value

5.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,679. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center grew by 5.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.3% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (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.

9.68%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center was 9.68%, which represents 6 out of the 62 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

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center had a total enrollment of 14 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is 14 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.7% White, 7.14% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.14% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.6%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14 students. The full-time enrollment at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is 14 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

2023 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 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center was 5%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
12 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students
Black or African American
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is 85.7% White, 7.14% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.14% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 more women than men received degrees from Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is General Cosmetology (18 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (3 degrees) and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (1 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are Construction managers (46,130 people), Other managers (41,375 people), Software developers (36,955 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (18,249 people), and Chief executives & legislators (14,100 people).

The most specialized majors at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (1 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (1 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are Construction (101,210 people), Computer Systems Design (47,389 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (20,764 people), Restaurants & Food Services (18,059 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (16,749 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center.

Most Common (2023)

General Cosmetology
18 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
3 degrees awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center was General Cosmetology with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, which is 0.24 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to women at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 84% of students graduating from Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% 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 (2023)

White
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
21 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is white female (21 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$905k

2023 Salaries

5.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center paid a median of $905k in salaries, a 5.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.82% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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