Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Altoona, PA · Public · Certificate degree-granting

A public institution in Altoona, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center serves students across multiple degree programs. With 220 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,008 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 71.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,419 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Dental Support Services, Clinical Laboratory Science, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Machinist.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,008
Graduation Rate
71.5%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$12,419
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
220
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
51.5%
Federal Loan Rate
46.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,019
Income $30K–$48K
$12,277
Income $48K–$75K
$6,110
Income $110K+
$22,232

Student Demographics

Women
66.0%
White
91.4%
Black
5.0%
Hispanic
1.8%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
0.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
53.2%

Accreditations

Programs (9)

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $56,217 63
Dental Support Services $37,853 21
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 17
Heating & Air Conditioning $37,982 12
Machinist $50,007 6
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 6
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical & Power Transmission Undergraduate Certificate 1
Woodworking Undergraduate Certificate 1

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