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Is Petra College worth it?

Hammond, LA · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

Petra College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Hammond, Louisiana (small city). It awarded 27 certificates in 2024, most often in phlebotomy technician, medical assistant and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Completions (2024)

27

Students (undergrad)

31

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistCertificate under 12 weeks10
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs9
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks8
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs0

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Sources: federal figures for Petra College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.

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