Bidwell Training Center Inc
Tel:
(412)323-4000
- Bidwell Training Center has a proven record of success. With over forty years of experience, Bidwell Training Center attracts national recognition for its innovative and career-oriented training. Additionally, we are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and a member of over 10 national and regional professional organizations. ?We change lives? is more than just a saying, it?s a vocation for our students and staff. Our majors give you the tools you need to build a better future; they are designed to fill employer needs through strong partnerships with leading regional corporations, agencies and organizations. Many of BTC?s courses of study feature externships, gaining you practical on-the-job experience plus valuable professional contacts and references. Our teachers take the extra steps needed to ensure you have what you need to succeed.
School Highlights
- Bidwell Training Center Inc serves 169 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Bidwell Training Center Inc is one of 17 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
- The nearest community college is Community College of Allegheny County (0.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 17 staff | 25 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 7 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 169 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 169 students | 372 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| % Black | 38% | 14% |
| % White | 60% | 63% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.57 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 85% | 54% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,000 | $34,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 84% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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