Philadelphia Technician Training

www.ptt.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$22,978

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

492

100% Full-Time

About

Philadelphia Technician Training is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Philadelphia Technician Training were Welding Technology (129 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (101 degrees), and Sterile Processing Technician (97 degrees).

In 2023, 501 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Philadelphia Technician Training. 23% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (411 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Philadelphia Technician Training was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 532 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,978.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,978

2023 Value

7.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Philadelphia Technician Training had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,978. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Philadelphia Technician Training grew by 7.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Philadelphia Technician Training (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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.94% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Philadelphia Technician Training (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 Philadelphia Technician Training was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 532 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

Philadelphia Technician Training had a total enrollment of 492 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 492 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Philadelphia Technician Training are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Philadelphia Technician Training, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.2% Black or African American, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% White, and 0.203% Asian.

Students enrolled at Philadelphia Technician Training in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (61.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 492 students. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 492 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Philadelphia Technician Training (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Philadelphia Technician Training was 58%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Philadelphia Technician Training (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
439 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students
White
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Philadelphia Technician Training is 89.2% Black or African American, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% White, and 0.203% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 271 fewer women than men received degrees from Philadelphia Technician Training. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american (411 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training is Welding Technology (129 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (101 degrees) and Sterile Processing Technician (97 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Philadelphia Technician Training, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (128 degrees awarded), Precision Production (129 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (147 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 Philadelphia Technician Training are Registered nurses (1,452,836 people), Medical & health services managers (156,321 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2023 are Construction (128 degrees awarded), Precision Production (129 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), and Health (97 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 Philadelphia Technician Training are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training are Construction (128 degrees awarded), Precision Production (129 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), and Health (97 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 Philadelphia Technician Training are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Philadelphia Technician Training.

Most Common (2023)

Welding Technology
129 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
101 degrees awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
97 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training was Welding Technology with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Philadelphia Technician Training according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

386

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

115

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 386 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training, which is 3.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (115).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Philadelphia Technician Training by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Welding Technology, which is 6.59 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Sterile Processing Technician, which is 2.88 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Philadelphia Technician Training completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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)

Black or African American
411 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded
White
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american (411 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

4.59% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
319 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american male (319 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (92 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$5.64M

2023 Salaries

1.01%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Philadelphia Technician Training paid a median of $5.64M in salaries, a 1.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 42.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.07% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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