Purdue University Global-Mason City

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,356

12.9% growth from 2017

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Enrolled Students

142

26.1% Full-Time

About

Purdue University Global-Mason City is a higher education institution located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Purdue University Global-Mason City were Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 53 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Global-Mason City. 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (35 degrees), 35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global-Mason City is $13,356, which is $1,392 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global-Mason City was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 18248 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global-Mason City is $13,356

In 2018, 77% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Global-Mason City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,356

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global-Mason City was $13,356.

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Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University Global-Mason City (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

$4,960

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Global-Mason City was of $4,960 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 0.813% between 2017 and 2018.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Global-Mason City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University Global-Mason City (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 Purdue University Global-Mason City was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 18248 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

Purdue University Global-Mason City had a total enrollment of 142 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global-Mason City is 37 students and the part-time enrollment is 105. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Mason City are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global-Mason City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 4.23% Black or African American, and 4.23% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Mason City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (76.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (5.88%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Global-Mason City in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 142 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global-Mason City is 37 and the part-time enrollment is 105. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Mason City are enrolled full-time compared with 43.2% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University Global-Mason City (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2014 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 Purdue University Global-Mason City was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Purdue University Global-Mason City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University Global-Mason City (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global-Mason City is 67.6% White, 4.23% Black or African American, and 4.23% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 29 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Global-Mason City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Global-Mason City is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Purdue University Global-Mason City is Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Global-Mason City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees awarded), Legal (4 degrees), and Protective Services (5 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 Purdue University Global-Mason City 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 Purdue University Global-Mason City in 2018 are Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees awarded), Legal (4 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (18 degrees), and Business (13 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Purdue University Global-Mason City are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Mason City are Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees awarded), Legal (4 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (18 degrees), and Business (13 degrees) (as of 2018).

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 Purdue University Global-Mason City 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 Purdue University Global-Mason City.

Most Common (2018)

Registered Nursing
5 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
3 degrees awarded
General Human Services
3 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Purdue University Global-Mason City was Registered Nursing with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Purdue University Global-Mason City according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global-Mason City, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (41).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Global-Mason City by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global-Mason City in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 3 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 7 degrees were awarded to women at Purdue University Global-Mason City in General Human Services. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Purdue University Global-Mason City is Female and White (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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 (2018)

White
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Global-Mason City is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

32.1% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
26 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Global-Mason City is white female (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (9 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Global-Mason City employs 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Purdue University Global-Mason City are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Mason City are: Management, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$450k

2018 Salaries

33.5%

decline from 2017

In 2018, Purdue University Global-Mason City paid a median of $450k in salaries, a 33.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 6.85% decline between 2015 and 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$262k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Purdue University Global-Mason City paid a total of $262k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Mason City was No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Mason City were Management with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Mason City was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Purdue University Global-Mason City.

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