Vet Tech Institute
Tel:
(412)391-7021
School Highlights
- Vet Tech Institute serves 372 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Vet Tech Institute is one of 16 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Vet Tech Institute is Pittsburgh Career Institute (0.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Vet Tech Institute | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 372 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 372 students | 372 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| % Black | 1% | 14% |
| % White | 91% | 63% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.57 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 67% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,200 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (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 InstitutePrivate, for profit114 students | 0.20 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)281-2600 0.20114 - Everest Institute-PittsburghPrivate, for profit526 students | 0.30 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)261-4520 0.30526 - Kaplan Career Institute-PittsburghPrivate, for profit444 students | 0.50 Mi933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)338-4770 0.50444 - The Art Institute of PittsburghPrivate, for profit1,280 students | 0.50 Mi420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)291-6200 0.501,280 - Bradford School (Pittsburgh)Private, for profit413 students | 0.70 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)391-6710 0.70413
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