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Career Training Academy is located in Pittsburgh, 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 medicine 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 54 enrolled students in 2005. Career Training Academy has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school 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
1500 Northway Mall Ste 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
http://www.careerta.edu
Career Training Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | massage therapy |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Training Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 21 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, Career Training Academy had a total enrollment of 54 students (54 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
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 | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, 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 2609502)
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 | 3 | $16,465 | 9 | $16,787 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $16,465 | 9 | $16,787 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(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 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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