Philadelphia Technician Training

www.ptt.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $22,570
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    512
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Philadelphia Technician Training is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Philadelphia Technician Training were Welding Technology (108 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (92 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (63 degrees).

    In 2024, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Philadelphia Technician Training. 24.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (363 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,570.

    In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $22,570
    2024 Value
    1.78%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Philadelphia Technician Training had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,570. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Philadelphia Technician Training grew by 1.78%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    89%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    80%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    89% of undergraduate students at Philadelphia Technician Training received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.71% with respect to 2023, when 85% 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.

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    Enrollment

    Philadelphia Technician Training had a total enrollment of 512 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 512 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 88.1% Black or African American, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.54% White.

    Students enrolled at Philadelphia Technician Training in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (60.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.57%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 512 students. The full-time enrollment at Philadelphia Technician Training is 512 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    58%
    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 Philadelphia Technician Training was 58%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      451 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      41 enrolled students
    3. White
      13 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Philadelphia Technician Training is 88.1% Black or African American, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.54% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 205 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 (363 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training is Welding Technology (108 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (92 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (63 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (108 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (111 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 (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training in 2024 are Construction (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (111 degrees), and Health (92 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training are Construction (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (111 degrees), and Health (92 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

    The most specialized majors at Philadelphia Technician Training are Construction (98 degrees awarded), Precision Production (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (111 degrees), and Health (92 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 Philadelphia Technician Training.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      108 degrees awarded
    2. Sterile Processing Technician
      92 degrees awarded
    3. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
      63 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Philadelphia Technician Training was Welding Technology with 108 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    307
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    102
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 307 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training, which is 3.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (102).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Welding Technology, which is 9.8 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Philadelphia Technician Training in Sterile Processing Technician, which is 3.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    3%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 3% of students graduating from Philadelphia Technician Training completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    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. Black or African American
      363 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      33 degrees awarded
    3. White
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Philadelphia Technician Training is black or african american (363 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

    0.489% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      319 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      279 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      269 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 1.14 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (279 degrees).

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    Operations

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $7.56M - Federal
    2. $208k - State
    3. $320k - Local

    As of 2024, Philadelphia Technician Training received $7.56M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $208k from state grants and contracts, and $320k from local grants and contracts.

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