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Career Training Academy is located in Pittsburgh, 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 school is known for its programs in medicine and therapy and counseling.
Career Training Academy is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Career Training Academy had 65 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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 Shoppes at Northway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
General Phone: (412) 367-4000
http://www.careerta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | massage therapy |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Career Training Academy in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 20 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 2 |
In 2007, Career Training Academy had a total enrollment of 65 students (65 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 89% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $15,833 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $15,833 |
*: 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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