Commonwealth Technical Institute

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,564
    2024 Average Net Price
    $11,714
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    146
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    85.7%
    30 Graduates

    About

    Commonwealth Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Commonwealth Technical Institute were Telecommunications Technology (15 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 degrees), and Medical Administrative Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 90 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Commonwealth Technical Institute. 26.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 73.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 8.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $7,564, which is $−596 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $7,564, which is $596 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,714.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Commonwealth Technical Institute received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $7,564
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute was $7,564. The cost of tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $−596 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $11,714
    2024 Value
    9.07%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Commonwealth Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,714. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Commonwealth Technical Institute grew by 9.07%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,970
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Commonwealth Technical Institute was of $9,970 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.01% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    55% of undergraduate students at Commonwealth Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 14.6% with respect to 2023, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Commonwealth Technical Institute (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.

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    Enrollment

    Commonwealth Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 146 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 146 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Commonwealth Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.1% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 2.74% Two or More Races, 1.37% Asian, and 0.685% Hispanic or Latino.

    Students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.7%), followed by White Female (13.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.27%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 146 students. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 146 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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 Commonwealth Technical Institute was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Commonwealth Technical Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      95 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      15 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      4 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 65.1% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 2.74% Two or More Races, 1.37% Asian, and 0.685% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 42 fewer women than men received degrees from Commonwealth Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 8.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Commonwealth Technical Institute is Telecommunications Technology (15 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 degrees) and Medical Administrative Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Commonwealth Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Construction (8 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Accountants & auditors (998,767 people), Other managers (737,005 people), Financial managers (513,738 people), Chief executives & legislators (395,899 people), and Human resources workers (241,425 people).

    The most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Commonwealth Technical Institute are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Computer Systems Design (579,993 people), Construction (494,282 people), Elementary & secondary schools (486,290 people), Banking & related activities (441,500 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (426,575 people).

    The most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Commonwealth Technical Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Food Preparation Assistant
      13 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Building & Property Maintenance
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Commonwealth Technical Institute was Food Preparation Assistant with 13 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    66
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    24
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth Technical Institute, which is 2.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (24).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth Technical Institute in Telecommunications Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to women at Commonwealth Technical Institute in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    74%
    100% Completion Time
    74%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 74% of students graduating from Commonwealth Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      75 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 8.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      89 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      88 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      85 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white male (89 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (88 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Commonwealth Technical Institute had a total salary expenditure of 24.8M. Commonwealth Technical Institute employs 26 Instructors. Most academics at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Male Instructor (17), and Female Instructor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $10M
    2024 Salaries
    7.42%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Commonwealth Technical Institute paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($24.8M) and a 7.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16.8% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    26
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Commonwealth Technical Institute paid a total of $2.3M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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