Commonwealth Technical Institute

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,564

2023 Average Net Price

$12,882

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

132

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

74.4%

29 Graduates

About

Commonwealth Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Commonwealth Technical Institute were Food Preparation Assistant (15 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (13 degrees), and Building & Property Maintenance (11 degrees).

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Commonwealth Technical Institute. 26% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 74% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (54 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $7,564, which is $−689 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $7,564, which is $689 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,882.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending Commonwealth Technical Institute received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$7,564

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute was $7,564. The cost of tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute is $−689 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Commonwealth Technical Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,882

2023 Value

5.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Commonwealth Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,882. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Commonwealth Technical Institute grew by 5.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Commonwealth Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,870

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Commonwealth Technical Institute was of $9,870 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Commonwealth Technical Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48% of undergraduate students at Commonwealth Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 32.4% with respect to 2022, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Commonwealth Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Commonwealth Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 132 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 132 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Commonwealth Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 1.52% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Two or More Races, and 0.758% Asian.

Students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.6%), followed by White Female (12.8%) and Black or African American Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 132 students. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 132 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Commonwealth Technical Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Commonwealth Technical Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Commonwealth Technical Institute was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Commonwealth Technical Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Commonwealth Technical Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
84 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Commonwealth Technical Institute is 63.6% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 1.52% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Two or More Races, and 0.758% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from Commonwealth Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Commonwealth Technical Institute is Food Preparation Assistant (15 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (13 degrees) and Building & Property Maintenance (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Commonwealth Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (13 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Accountants & auditors (998,743 people), Other managers (718,850 people), Financial managers (501,891 people), Chief executives & legislators (386,835 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (240,225 people).

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute in 2023 are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (13 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (23 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (13 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (23 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Commonwealth Technical Institute.

Most Common (2023)

Food Preparation Assistant
15 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
13 degrees awarded
Building & Property Maintenance
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Commonwealth Technical Institute was Food Preparation Assistant with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Commonwealth Technical Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth Technical Institute, which is 2.85 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Commonwealth Technical Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth Technical Institute in Welding Technology, which is 12 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth Technical Institute in Food Preparation Assistant, which is 0.875 times less than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

81%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 81% of students graduating from Commonwealth Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Commonwealth Technical Institute is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
39 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Commonwealth Technical Institute is white male (39 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

Commonwealth Technical Institute employs 23 Instructors. Most academics at Commonwealth Technical Institute are Male Instructor (14), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.32M

2023 Salaries

29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Commonwealth Technical Institute paid a median of $9.32M in salaries, a 29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Commonwealth Technical Institute paid a total of $1.9M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute was Instructor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Commonwealth Technical Institute was Male Instructor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Commonwealth Technical Institute.

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