Vet Tech Institute

125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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www.vettechinstitute.edu
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School Highlights

Vet Tech Institute serves 337 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five years.
Vet Tech Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty11 staff36 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Vet Tech Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment337 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:123:1
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# Full-Time Students337 students361 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
4%
9%
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% Black
3%
16%
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% White
85%
56%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.270.64
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College Completion Rate
75%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,200$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,600$17,025
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,895$12,495
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,158$5,500
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Acceptance Rate63%72%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Vet Tech Institute is Pittsburgh Career Institute (0.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pittsburgh Career Institute
    Private for-profit
    136 students | 0.20 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    (412) 281-2600     0.20136
  • Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
    Private, for profit
    413 students | 0.80 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    (412) 391-6710     0.80413
  • Community College of Allegheny County
    Public
    16,086 students | 1.10 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15233
    (412) 323-2323     1.1016,086
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
    Private for-profit
    149 students | 1.40 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15214
    (412) 359-1000     1.40149
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
    Private for-profit
    78 students | 1.40 Mi191 Performance Road
    Sunbury, PA 17801
    (570) 988-0700     1.4078
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 337 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
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