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
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |