Career Training Academy is located in New Kensington, PA (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 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 78 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Career Training Academy are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Career Training Academy is an institution of specialized learning that leads to fulfilling high skilled careers. Our mission for the academy and its programs is to provide the educational environment that enhances the education and personal enrichment of all students. Our methods are both unique and traditional: unique in that we employ new techniques to learning; traditional in that you will have the education that meets your career goals. We also believe that community service builds character and self-esteem. As a result, we expect our students to participate in various community service projects. Providing instructors who care, hands on training and a career oriented educational environment is our philosophy at Career Training Academy."
More complete details are provided below.
Career Training Academy
950 5th Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068-6308
General Phone: (724) 337-1000
http://careerta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | medical assistant, allied health and medical assisting, dental assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Training Academy in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
In 2007, Career Training Academy had a total enrollment of 78 students (78 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 81% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $18,396 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $18,396 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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