Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

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2023 Average Net Price

$17,387

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55.8%

95 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

102

100% Full-Time

About

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. 87.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (27 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 105 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,387.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$17,387

2023 Value

61.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,387. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing grew by 61.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.3% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 105 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received 95 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.26% annual growth. Out of those 95 applicants, 53 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.8% acceptance rate.

There were 102 students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2023.

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 79.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 95

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 55.8% (53 admissions from 95 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.26%, while admissions declined by 10.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 102 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 102 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.96% Asian, and 0.98% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 102 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 102 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 47%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
52 enrolled students
Black or African American
32 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 51% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.96% Asian, and 0.98% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 more women than men received degrees from Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white (27 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (39 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2023 are Health (39 degrees awarded) (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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Health (39 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Health (39 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2023)

39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, which is 0.147 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.147 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white (27 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white female (25 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (5 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$741k

2023 Salaries

12.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing paid a median of $741k in salaries, a 12.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.35% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.567% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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