Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

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2024 Average Net Price

$4,107

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.2%

184 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

171

81.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

94.6%

140 Graduates

About

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Centre County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (64 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (8 degrees), and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. 68.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (111 degrees), 27.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,107.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$4,107

2024 Value

46.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,107. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology grew by 46.8%.

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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 14.5% with respect to 2023, when 76% 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.

Admissions

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology received 184 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.3% annual growth. Out of those 184 applicants, 177 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.2% acceptance rate.

There were 171 students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2024.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 71.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

177

Accepted Out of 184

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology was 96.2% (177 admissions from 184 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 34.3%, while admissions grew by 36.2%.

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 171 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 139 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 81.3% 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 95.9% White, 1.17% Asian, 1.17% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.585% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by White Male (37%) and Asian Male (1.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 171 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 139 and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 81.3% of students enrolled at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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%

2024 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 Special Focus Institutions (76%), 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 (2024)

White
164 enrolled students
Asian
2 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 95.9% White, 1.17% Asian, 1.17% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.585% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 43 more 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 (111 degrees awarded). There were 27.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (64 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (8 degrees) and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (23 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (13 degrees), and Precision Production (6 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 (1,498,352 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,900 people), Medical & health services managers (165,185 people), Pharmacists (136,469 people), and Other managers (133,415 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (13 degrees), Precision Production (6 degrees), Health (66 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Surgeons, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (13 degrees), Precision Production (6 degrees), Health (66 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,614,602 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,741 people), Outpatient care centers (281,440 people), Offices of physicians (204,953 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (182,748 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 (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
64 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, 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 64 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 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, which is 0.463 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

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 2024, 13 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 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to women at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

89%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 88% 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, 89% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 89% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 (2024)

White
111 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 27.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Female
129 degrees awarded
White Male
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (129 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are: Management, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$1.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology paid a total of $1.52M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 83.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology were Management with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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