Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

www.gactc.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$11,499

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

174

85.6% Full-Time

About

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Blair County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (12 degrees), and Dental Assisting (8 degrees).

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. 76.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (123 degrees), 61.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 94 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,499.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,499

2023 Value

21.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,499. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 24% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 94 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center had a total enrollment of 174 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is 149 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.2% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.15% Two or More Races, and 0.575% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.9%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Black or African American Female (3.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 174 students. The full-time enrollment at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is 149 and the part-time enrollment is 25.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was 72%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
150 enrolled students
Black or African American
10 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is 86.2% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.15% Two or More Races, and 0.575% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 69 more women than men received degrees from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 61.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (12 degrees) and Dental Assisting (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Precision Production (7 degrees), and Health (107 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,461,936 people), Software developers (591,188 people), Other managers (183,001 people), Medical & health services managers (161,402 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,858 people).

The most specialized majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Precision Production (7 degrees), Health (107 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Precision Production (7 degrees), Health (107 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,538,691 people), Computer Systems Design (579,057 people), Elementary & secondary schools (279,167 people), Outpatient care centers (249,709 people), and Offices of physicians (213,404 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
63 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
12 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, which is 0.303 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 14.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 61.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

0.775% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
95 degrees awarded
White Male
28 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is white female (95 degrees awarded). There were 3.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (28 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$853k

2023 Salaries

1.96%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center paid a median of $853k in salaries, a 1.96% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.79% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.97% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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