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 Transfer-High Traditional
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell is Citizens School of Nursing (4.8 miles away)
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