Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

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2021 Average Net Price

$6,966

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.17%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78%

282 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

336

79.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

82.1%

284 Graduates

About

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Centre County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (6 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (105 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,966.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$6,966

2021 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,966. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology grew by 22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (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.

4.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was 4.17%, which represents 5 out of the 120 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.

Admissions

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received 282 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.44% annual growth. Out of those 282 applicants, 220 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78% acceptance rate.

There were 336 students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2021.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

220

Accepted Out of 282

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was 78% (220 admissions from 282 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.44%, while admissions declined by −5.17%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 336 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 268 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 97% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.595% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.595% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.5%), followed by White Male (47.8%) and Black or African American Female (1.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 336 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 268 and the part-time enrollment is 68.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 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 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
326 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 97% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.595% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.595% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is white (105 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (6 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), and Precision Production (9 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 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are Registered nurses (1,333,901 people), Medical & health services managers (146,695 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,387 people), and Physicians (107,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Precision Production (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Precision Production (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (12 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,450,726 people), Elementary & secondary schools (222,123 people), Outpatient care centers (216,884 people), Offices of physicians (193,702 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (137,359 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
42 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
6 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 82% of students graduating from Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is white (105 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
58 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is white male (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (47 degrees).

Operations

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology employs 40 Instructors. Most academics at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are Male Instructor (26), and Female Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are: Management, with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.37M

2021 Salaries

9.82%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology paid a median of $1.37M in salaries, a 9.82% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology paid a total of $2.84M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 104% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $796k (133%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was Instructor with 40 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology were Management with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was Male Instructor with 26 employees, and Female Instructor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.