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Career Training Academy is located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Career Training Academy is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Career Training Academy is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and therapy and counseling.
The school is an open-admission school.
Career Training Academy maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 99 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Career Training Academy are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Career Training Academy
950 5th Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068-6308
http://careerta.edu
Career Training Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | medical assistant, dental assistant, allied health and medical assisting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Training Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Career Training Academy had a total enrollment of 99 students (99 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Kensington, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Career Training Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2609500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $15,619 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $15,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Career Training Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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