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Career Training Academy

Overview of Career Training Academy

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine and therapy and counseling.

Career Training Academy Selectivity

Career Training Academy is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Career Training Academy

Career Training Academy
1500 Shoppes at Northway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
General Phone: (412) 367-4000
http://www.careerta.edu

Career Training Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling24massage therapy
Medicine7health professions
Medical Support And Technology3medical assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Career Training Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year201
Associate's degree72
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years72

Student Body

In 2007, Career Training Academy had a total enrollment of 65 students (65 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black12%
Asian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-199%
20-219%
22-2412%
25-2920%
30-346%
35-398%
40-499%
50-6411%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania89%

Career Training Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time95 %

Career Training Academy Room and Board (2007)

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.

Career Training Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Career Training Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2609502)

Career Training Academy Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*3$15,833
All faculty totalcalendar year2*3$15,833

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Career Training Academy Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Career Training Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Career Training Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Career Training Academy % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Career Training Academy % of degrees in medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Career Training Academy Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Career Training Academy % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Career Training Academy Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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