Bossier Parish Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,436

2021 Average Net Price

$9,775

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.88%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,727

45.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.7%

202 Graduates

About

Bossier Parish Community College is a higher education institution located in Bossier Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Bossier Parish Community College were General Studies (254 degrees awarded), Other Audiovisual Communications Technology (33 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (24 degrees).

In 2021, 1,381 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bossier Parish Community College. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (797 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bossier Parish Community College is $3,436, which is $−4,532 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bossier Parish Community College is $3,436, which is $−4,532 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,775.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Bossier Parish Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,436

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bossier Parish Community College was $3,436. The cost of tuition at Bossier Parish Community College is $−4,532 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bossier Parish Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,775

2021 Value

24.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bossier Parish Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,775. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bossier Parish Community College grew by 24.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bossier Parish Community College (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

$9,795

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bossier Parish Community College was of $9,795 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bossier Parish Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.38% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bossier Parish Community College (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.

4.88%

2019 Default Rate

150

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bossier Parish Community College was 4.88%, which represents 150 out of the 3075 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

Bossier Parish Community College had a total enrollment of 5,727 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bossier Parish Community College is 2,610 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,117. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bossier Parish Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% White, 40.2% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.978% Asian, and 0.646% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.9%) and White Male (17.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bossier Parish Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,727 students. The full-time enrollment at Bossier Parish Community College is 2,610 and the part-time enrollment is 3,117. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bossier Parish Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

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 Bossier Parish Community College was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Bossier Parish Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bossier Parish Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,585 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
318 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bossier Parish Community College is 45.1% White, 40.2% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.978% Asian, and 0.646% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (0.873%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 453 more women than men received degrees from Bossier Parish Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bossier Parish Community College is white (797 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Bossier Parish Community College is General Studies (254 degrees awarded), followed by Other Audiovisual Communications Technology (33 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bossier Parish Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (90 degrees awarded), Protective Services (104 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (383 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bossier Parish Community College are Software developers (502,194 people), Other managers (189,725 people), Police officers (139,231 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,147 people), and Computer occupations, all other (125,431 people).

The most specialized majors at Bossier Parish Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (90 degrees awarded), Protective Services (104 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (383 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (125 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Bossier Parish Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Bossier Parish Community College are Communication Technologies (90 degrees awarded), Protective Services (104 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (383 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (63 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (125 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bossier Parish Community College are Computer Systems Design (579,378 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (347,456 people), Elementary & secondary schools (300,249 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (183,581 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (169,612 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bossier Parish Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
105 degree-majors awarded
General Business
77 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Bossier Parish Community College was General Studies with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bossier Parish Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

464

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

917

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 464 degrees were awarded to men at Bossier Parish Community College, which is 0.506 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (917).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bossier Parish Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Bossier Parish Community College in General Studies, which is 0.32 times less than the 272 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Bossier Parish Community College in General Studies, which is 3.13 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Bossier Parish Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bossier Parish Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.44% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
797 degrees awarded
Black or African American
398 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bossier Parish Community College is white (797 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (398 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
499 degrees awarded
White Male
298 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
292 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bossier Parish Community College is white female (499 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (298 degrees).

Operations

Bossier Parish Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.4k (1.35%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Bossier Parish Community College had a total salary expenditure of 50.1M. Bossier Parish Community College employs 43 Instructors, 29 Professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bossier Parish Community College are Female Instructor (26), Female Professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bossier Parish Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 70 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Endowment

$1.22M

2021 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2020

Bossier Parish Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bossier Parish Community College grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.07M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bossier Parish Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2021 Salaries

6.56%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bossier Parish Community College paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($50.1M) and a 6.56% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.07M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bossier Parish Community College paid a total of $6.07M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bossier Parish Community College were Instructor with 43 employees, Professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bossier Parish Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 70 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bossier Parish Community College was Female Instructor with 26 employees, Female Professor with 23 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bossier Parish Community College.