Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (Closed 2024)

179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
  • Career Training Academy is an institution of specialized learning that leads to fulfilling high skilled jobs. Our mission for the Academy is to provide the educational environment that enhances not only the educational aspect but also a personal enrichment of all students via our involvement in community service. CTA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and Licensed by The State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education.For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, careerta.edu/disclosures CTA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and Licensed by The State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

School Highlights

Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell served 120 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
14

Student Body

Total Enrollment
120 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
120 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
120 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
120 students
290 students
% Black
14%
15%
% White
86%
50%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,696
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The programs are housed within approximately 10,000 square feet of air conditioned space at the newly renovated main school in New Kensington, PA, and 4800 square feet at our branch location in Monroeville, PA, at the ExpoMart and 6131 square feet at out branch location in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA at the Northway Mall. The classrooms, laboratories and massage classrooms and Student Massage Center are completely equipped with the necessary medical and dental equipment and materials, along with all the necessary massage equipment and products essential for the training of highly skilled students. Career Training Academy provides short term training in Allied Health, Secretarial Science, and Massage Therapy careers. CTA is licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Career Training Academy offers a variety of programs for the Health Care field. AST and ASB degree programs are available as well as diploma (under one year) programs in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller.

Frequently Asked Questions

In what neighborhood is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell located?
Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell is located in the Downtown Lower Burrell neighborhood of Lower Burrell, PA.

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