Vanette Hawkins Harris, Proprietor at VH Barber & Styling Academy | LinkedIn
Vanette Hawkins Harris, Proprietor at VH Barber & Styling Academy | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $4,669 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $10 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the VH Barber & Styling Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,140. Pat Goins Beauty Schools formerly Paul Mitchell the School-Shreveport followed with an average of $15,510 per year. Bossier Parish Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,283.
At the time, a total of $4.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Bossier Parish universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Bossier Parish, including VH Barber & Styling Academy, Pat Goins Beauty Schools formerly Paul Mitchell the School-Shreveport, and Bossier Parish Community College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish Community College | 632 | $4,114,778 | $6,511 | 300 | $1,675,238 | $5,584 |
| VH Barber & Styling Academy | 5 | $34,475 | $6,895 | 8 | $60,000 | $7,500 |
| Pat Goins Beauty Schools formerly Paul Mitchell the School-Shreveport | 16 | $93,293 | $5,831 | 26 | $225,847 | $8,686 |
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