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Sharon, PA is home to Laurel Technical Institute. Sharon is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Laurel Technical Institute go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and medical administration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 124 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Laurel Technical Institute are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Laurel Technical Institute
335 Boyd Dr
Sharon, PA 16146-3843
General Phone: (724) 983-0700
http://www.laurel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical office assistant, medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 10 | business management, accounting |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | data processing tech, information science |
Number of programs and degrees for Laurel Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 42 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Laurel Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 124 students (138 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 20 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sharon, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 84 | 61% | 84 | 100% |
| Men | 28 | 14 | 50% | 14 | 100% |
| Women | 110 | 70 | 64% | 70 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,175 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,175 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Laurel Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2092500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $29,513 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $29,513 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Laurel Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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