| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a Less than 2-year, public school located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Its published tuition & fees of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program, which is the largest program at the school, is $19,100 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 220 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 68%. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center has 24 vocational programs.
The largest program at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2025 tuition & fees are $19,100. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $19,100 | $2,720 | 1,500 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $11,578 | $1,831 | 900 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $10,715 | $1,846 | 800 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other) | $11,378 | $2,956 | 900 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $9,495 | - | 950 Hours | 10.75 Months |
| Medical / Clinical Assistant | $14,691 | $2,270 | 1,380 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $16,239 | - | 318 Hours | 9.35 Months |
| Dental Assisting / Assistant | $5,150 | $150 | 216 Hours | 7 Months |
| National Average | $16,730 | - | 239 Hours | 9.22 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $19,100 at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,720. The total cost of attendance is $38,440 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $19,100 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,720 |
| Room & Board | $12,000 |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,620 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $38,440 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 2 | 1 | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers 24 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Food Workers | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/Masonry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 36 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 36 | NOT OFFERED |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is 68%. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 an the retention rate is 73%.
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 73%(full-time), 82% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Student Population | 220 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 44 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 96 Staffs |
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | N/A |