Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Career Programs

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (referred to as Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center) is a Public, Less than 2 years school located in Altoona, PA. It is a non-degree granting school. The 2023 tuition & fees at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is $19,095 for Pennsylvania residents and $19,095 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 127 and the students to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).

  • Tuition & Fees: $19,095
  • Number of Programs: 23 programs

Largest Programs Tuition and Completion Time

The largest program at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition & fees is $17,994 and average completion time is 12 months. Next table shows the largest program information at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.
Largest Programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $17,994$1,7351,564 credit hours12 months
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $10,584$1,865900 credit hours9 months
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $1,400$200136 credit hours3 months
Welding Technology/Welder $9,460$2,441800 credit hours9 months
Medical/Clinical Assistant $13,705$1,7351,380 credit hours12 months
Dental Assisting/Assistant $4,800$400216 credit hours6 months

Average Costs of Attendance (COA)

The 2023 average costs of attendance (COA) is $35,941 when a student lives off-campus. It includes tuition & fees, costs of books & supplies, room & boards, and other living expenses. The financial aid amount is $6,424 and, after receiving the aid, the net price is $29,517. Next table shows each cost item at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.
Largest Programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Amounts
Tuition & Fees$17,994
Books & Supplies$1,735
Off-campus Living Costs$16,212
Average Financial Aid$6,424
COA$35,941 (off-campus)
After Financial Aid$29,517 (off-campus)

Who Accredits Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is accredited by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools (5/1/1991 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers 23 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 100 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center with number of completers.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 2
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 0
Institutional Food Workers1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 3 programs 5
Mason/Masonry1 program 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 1
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)1 program 4
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 23
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 19
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 2
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 15
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 15
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 55
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 3
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program 4
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 39
Business [+] 1 program 0
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program 0
Total23 programs100

Student Population

At Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, there are total 127 students. By gender, there are 33 men and 94 women students at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. Next table summarizes the student population at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total1273394
American Indian/Native American000
Asian101
Black/African American312
Hispanic211
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1122884
Two More101
Un-Known835

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