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Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology

Overview of Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology

Central Pennsylvania Institute is found in Pleasant Gap, PA. Pleasant Gap is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Central Pennsylvania Institute.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Central Pennsylvania Institute is known for its programs in transportation and nursing and emergency medicine.

Central Pennsylvania Institute Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 84 in 2007 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology is to provide exceptional educational opportunities for career oriented central Pennsylvanians and to provide our region's employers with well trained and motivated employees who are fully prepared for the highly paid technical jobs of the 21st century."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Pennsylvania Institute

Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology
540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
General Phone: (814) 359-2793
http://www.cpi.tec.pa.us

Central Pennsylvania Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation77truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine63nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair7HVAC
Production Trades7tool and die tech

Number of programs and degrees for Central Pennsylvania Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1123
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years423

Central Pennsylvania Institute Student Body

In 2007, Central Pennsylvania Institute had a total enrollment of 84 students (74 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1924%
20-217%
22-2419%
25-2912%
30-3411%
35-3917%
40-498%
50-642%

Central Pennsylvania Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating98%
Transfer Out0%

Central Pennsylvania Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Pennsylvania Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Central Pennsylvania Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 533500)

Central Pennsylvania Institute Degree Programs (2007)

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Central Pennsylvania Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Pennsylvania Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Central Pennsylvania Institute % of degrees in transportation
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Central Pennsylvania Institute Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Central Pennsylvania Institute % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Central Pennsylvania Institute Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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