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Commonwealth can be found in Johnstown, PA (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Commonwealth.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Commonwealth are in media, office and administration, engineering technician, cooking and culinary arts, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at Commonwealth are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007, 248 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Commonwealth are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Commonwealth. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Commonweatlh Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center (CTI@HGA) is to offer quality individualized post-secondary education which provides career opportunities and independent life skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
727 Goucher St
Johnstown, PA 15905-3092
General Phone: (814) 255-8200
http://www.hgac.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 28 | culinary arts services, chef training |
| Mechanics And Repair | 25 | automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking, small engine mechanics |
| Business And Management | 24 | accounting, retail, sales and marketing, business |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | computer systems tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Construction Trades | 22 | property management |
| Office And Administration | 16 | general office occupations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | nursing assistant |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | dental lab tech, dental assistant |
| Media | 7 | printing press operation |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | merchandising and retailing |
Number of programs and degrees for Commonwealth in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 3 |
In 2007, Commonwealth had a total enrollment of 248 students (245 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Commonwealth offers campus housing for 350 of its 245 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnstown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,836 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,836 |
| Room and board | $ 14,274 |
| Other expenses | $ 101 |
Financial Aid:
Commonwealth participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2536600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 12 |
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 | 22 | $59,080 | 12 | $62,133 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $59,080 | 12 | $62,133 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Commonwealth Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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