Virginia College-Shreveport

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    2016 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,060
    2017 Average Net Price
    $23,564
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    20.5%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    566
    84.1% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    36.2%
    100 Graduates

    About

    Virginia College-Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Bossier Parish, LA. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia College-Shreveport were Medical Assistant (67 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (49 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (44 degrees).

    In 2018, 253 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia College-Shreveport. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.11% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (176 degrees), 5.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Shreveport is $12,060, which is $3,900 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Shreveport was 20.5%, corresponding to 2939 out of the 14,360 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia College-Shreveport is $12,060.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,564.

    In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students attending Virginia College-Shreveport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,060
    2016 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2016, the cost of tuition at Virginia College-Shreveport was $12,060.

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    Average Net Price

    $23,564
    2017 Value
    37.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Virginia College-Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,564. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Virginia College-Shreveport grew by 37.8%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at Virginia College-Shreveport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 20.4% with respect to 2016, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    20.5%
    2015 Default Rate
    2939
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia College-Shreveport was 20.5%, which represents 2939 out of the 14360 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.

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    Enrollment

    Virginia College-Shreveport had a total enrollment of 566 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Shreveport is 476 students and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Shreveport are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Shreveport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.5% Black or African American, 12.9% White, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.707% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.53% Two or More Races, and 0.353% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Virginia College-Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (69.9%), followed by White Female (12.2%) and Black or African American Male (7.78%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    84.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Virginia College-Shreveport in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 566 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia College-Shreveport is 476 and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Virginia College-Shreveport are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    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 Virginia College-Shreveport was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Virginia College-Shreveport had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      450 enrolled students
    2. White
      73 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      9 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Virginia College-Shreveport is 79.5% Black or African American, 12.9% White, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.707% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.53% Two or More Races, and 0.353% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 217 more women than men received degrees from Virginia College-Shreveport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia College-Shreveport is black or african american (176 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia College-Shreveport is Medical Assistant (67 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (49 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (44 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia College-Shreveport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (184 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (38 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 Virginia College-Shreveport are Registered nurses (1,586,724 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,999 people), Other managers (879,641 people), Software developers (783,161 people), and Financial managers (545,746 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Shreveport in 2018 are Health (184 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), Business (38 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Virginia College-Shreveport are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Shreveport are Health (184 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), Business (38 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Virginia College-Shreveport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,970,717 people), Computer Systems Design (1,176,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (781,863 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (557,678 people), and Banking & related activities (517,963 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia College-Shreveport are Health (184 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), Business (38 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia College-Shreveport.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      24 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Support Specialist
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia College-Shreveport was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    18
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    235
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Shreveport, which is 0.0766 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (235).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Shreveport in Computer Support Specialist, which is 2 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia College-Shreveport in Medical Assistant, which is 26.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    47%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 26% of students graduating from Virginia College-Shreveport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      176 degrees awarded
    2. White
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia College-Shreveport is black or african american (176 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    11.1% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      167 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      101 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      94 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia College-Shreveport is black or african american female (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (101 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Shreveport are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $792k
    Instructional Salaries
    17
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Virginia College-Shreveport paid a total of $792k to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia College-Shreveport were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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