Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell

179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
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Tel: (724) 337-1000
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  • 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 serves 120 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Top Rankings

Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five years.
Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty12 staff36 staff
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Number of Programs Offered88

Student Body

The student population of Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment120 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:123:1
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# Full-Time Students120 students361 students
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic		-
9%
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% Black
14%
16%
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% White
86%
56%
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Diversity Score0.240.64
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College Completion Rate
50%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,300$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell is Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc (14.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
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    Private not-for-profit
    217 students | 14.50 Mi5808 Baum Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    (412) 362-8500     14.50217
  • Pittsburgh Career Institute
    Private for-profit
    136 students | 18.00 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    (412) 281-2600     18.00136
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
    Private for-profit
    149 students | 18.10 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15214
    (412) 359-1000     18.10149
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
    Private for-profit
    78 students | 18.10 Mi191 Performance Road
    Sunbury, PA 17801
    (570) 988-0700     18.1078
  • Vet Tech Institute
    Private for-profit
    337 students | 18.10 Mi125 Seventh St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    (412) 391-7021     18.10337
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  • Students: 120 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
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The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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