Program Outcomes

Graduation Rate:

Based on the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023: 60 individuals graduated with 37 graduating on time at the end of 12 quarters for an on time completion rate of 62%. (37 out of 60 completed in 12 quarters).   23 other individuals graduated after the 12 quarter measurement.  The totals for the remaining 23 are as follows: 14 completed the program in 13 quarters, 6 completed the program in 14 quarters, 3 completed the program in 15 quarters, 0 completed the program in 16 quarters, and 0 completed the program in 17 quarters.

The Graduation Rate is based on the time period of students who began the nursing program during January 2017-September 2017, as required by the College's institutional accreditor's (ACCSC) annual report: the graduation rate is 68%. The graduation rate is based on 102 individuals with 69 individuals completing the program. For this time period, there were 33 withdraws/terminations. This is updated in October of each year.

Transfer-Out-Rates:

Transfer-Out-Rate is based on the percentage of full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution from Platt College.  For Fall 2021-2022, 7 students out of 229 were categorized as full-time, first-time students.  Zero students transferred to another institution. 

Employment (Career Placement) Rate:

Based on the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023: 60 individuals graduated and 32 of those individuals are employed, for an employment rate of 53.3% as of July 1, 2023.  Note: 21 graduates are unknown, with 7 individuals who are currently not employed as a professional nurse. This number will continue to change as more graduates take the NCLEX and become employed.

The 2023 Graduation and Placement Rates are based on the time period of students who began the nursing program during January 2018-September 2018, as required by the College's institutional accreditor's (ACCSC) annual report: the employment rate is 84%.  The placement rate is based on 61 individuals with 51 individuals employed as a registered nurse. Nine graduates are unknown in the employment category, and one graduate is unavailable for employment. This is updated in October of each year.

NCLEX First-Time Testing Rate:

The year to date (01/01/22 through 12/31/22) NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Platt College as reported by the Colorado Board of Nursing is 77.78% based on 54 test takers.  The last reported date was checked on 05/09/23.  

Financial Reporting:

For the time period of July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023, out of 60 students who graduated during that time period, 51 students have reported debt.  Median Federal Loan Debt is $39909; Median Private Loan Debt is $13852; and the Median Loan Debt is $51677.