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Commonwealth can be found in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Commonwealth.
The most common majors at the school are in media, business and management, office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, and construction trades.
Commonwealth is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2005, 275 students were enrolled in Commonwealth. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
727 Goucher St
Johnstown, PA 15905-3092
General Phone: (814) 255-8200
Admissions Phone: (814) 255-8237
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 255-8351
http://www.hgac.org
Commonwealth awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 33 | logistics, retail, accounting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 27 | culinary arts services, chef training |
| Construction Trades | 16 | property management |
| Office And Administration | 16 | general office occupations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking, small engine mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | computer systems tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical office assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | dental lab tech, dental assistant |
| Media | 7 | printing press operation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | nursing assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | merchandising and retailing |
Number of programs and degrees for Commonwealth in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 49 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 7 |
In 2005, Commonwealth had a total enrollment of 275 students (275 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Commonwealth offers campus housing for 400 of its 275 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 255-8237
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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 255-8351
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 12 |
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 | 19 | $49,539 | 12 | $55,527 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $49,539 | 12 | $55,527 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
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 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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