Philadelphia Technician Training

www.ptt.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,024

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

675

100% Full-Time

About

Philadelphia Technician Training is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Philadelphia Technician Training were Welding Technology (94 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (87 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (70 degrees).

In 2021, 349 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Philadelphia Technician Training. 31.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (284 degrees), 7.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,024.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,024

2021 Value

0.887%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Philadelphia Technician Training had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,024. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Philadelphia Technician Training grew by 0.887%.

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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.47% with respect to 2020, 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.

5.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Philadelphia Technician Training was 5.89%, which represents 28 out of the 475 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 675 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 675 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 76.6% Black or African American, 9.48% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% White, 0.741% Asian, 0.593% Two or More Races, and 0.444% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Philadelphia Technician Training in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (55.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 675 students. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 675 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

47%

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 Philadelphia Technician Training was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Philadelphia Technician Training had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

Black or African American
517 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students
White
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Philadelphia Technician Training is 76.6% Black or African American, 9.48% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% White, 0.741% Asian, 0.593% Two or More Races, and 0.444% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 127 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 (284 degrees awarded). There were 7.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training is Welding Technology (94 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (87 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (70 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (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 Philadelphia Technician Training are Registered nurses (1,332,421 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2021 are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), and Health (87 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), and Health (87 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 Philadelphia Technician Training are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,555 people), Outpatient care centers (215,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,916 people), Offices of physicians (192,264 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,188 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 (2021)

Welding Technology
94 degree-majors awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
87 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training was Welding Technology with 94 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

238

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

111

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training, which is 2.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (111).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Welding Technology, which is 4.88 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Sterile Processing Technician, which is 4.8 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from Philadelphia Technician Training completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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 (2021)

Black or African American
284 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american (284 degrees awarded). There were 7.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

1.43% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american male (192 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (92 degrees).