Laurel Business Institute

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,680

2023 Average Net Price

$9,188

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.6%

285 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

397

98.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.4%

77 Graduates

About

Laurel Business Institute is a higher education institution located in Fayette County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Laurel Business Institute were General Cosmetology (38 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (8 degrees), and Hair Styling & Design (7 degrees).

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laurel Business Institute. 76.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (207 degrees), 20.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laurel Business Institute is $10,680, which is $2,427 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laurel Business Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 149 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Laurel Business Institute is $10,680, which is $2,427 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,188.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Laurel Business Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,680

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Laurel Business Institute was $10,680. The cost of tuition at Laurel Business Institute is $2,427 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Laurel Business Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,188

2023 Value

27.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Laurel Business Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,188. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Laurel Business Institute grew by 27.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Laurel Business Institute (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

$3,240

Room and Board

$1,292

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laurel Business Institute was of $3,240 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,292. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.67% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Laurel Business Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Laurel Business Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Laurel Business Institute (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 Laurel Business Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 149 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.

Admissions

Laurel Business Institute received 285 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 75.9% annual growth. Out of those 285 applicants, 244 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.6% acceptance rate.

There were 397 students enrolled at Laurel Business Institute in 2023.

Laurel Business Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 67.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

244

Accepted Out of 285

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute was 85.6% (244 admissions from 285 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 75.9%, while admissions grew by 79.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Laurel Business Institute in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Laurel Business Institute had a total enrollment of 397 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Laurel Business Institute is 390 students and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Laurel Business Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Laurel Business Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.1% White, 9.07% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.252% Asian.

Students enrolled at Laurel Business Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.6%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laurel Business Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 397 students. The full-time enrollment at Laurel Business Institute is 390 and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Laurel Business Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Laurel Business Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Laurel Business Institute was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Laurel Business Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Laurel Business Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
342 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students
Two or More Races
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laurel Business Institute is 86.1% White, 9.07% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.252% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 116 more women than men received degrees from Laurel Business Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laurel Business Institute is white (207 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Laurel Business Institute is General Cosmetology (38 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (8 degrees) and Hair Styling & Design (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laurel Business Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), and Precision Production (8 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 Laurel Business Institute are Registered nurses (1,469,554 people), Software developers (589,434 people), Other managers (189,209 people), Medical & health services managers (165,482 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Laurel Business Institute in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), Health (78 degrees), and Human Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Laurel Business Institute are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Laurel Business Institute are Personal & Culinary Services (94 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), Health (78 degrees), and Human Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Laurel Business Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,827,423 people), Computer Systems Design (1,045,197 people), Elementary & secondary schools (716,511 people), Banking & related activities (537,122 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (521,672 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Laurel Business Institute.

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
27 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
27 degrees awarded
Respiratory Care Therapist
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Laurel Business Institute was Electrician with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Laurel Business Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

169

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Business Institute, which is 0.314 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (169).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Laurel Business Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Business Institute in Electrician, which is 26 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Business Institute in General Cosmetology, which is 46 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

86%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 86% of students graduating from Laurel Business Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Laurel Business Institute is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
207 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laurel Business Institute is white (207 degrees awarded). There were 20.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
158 degrees awarded
White Male
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laurel Business Institute is white female (158 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (49 degrees).

Operations

Laurel Business Institute employs 40 Instructors. Most academics at Laurel Business Institute are Female Instructor (27), and Male Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laurel Business Institute are: Business and Financial Operations, with 14 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.38M

2023 Salaries

2.19%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Laurel Business Institute paid a median of $2.38M in salaries, a 2.19% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.28% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Laurel Business Institute paid a total of $2.96M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 124% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laurel Business Institute was Instructor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laurel Business Institute were Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laurel Business Institute was Female Instructor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Laurel Business Institute.

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