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Commonwealth Technical Institute

Commonwealth Technical Institute, a constituent part of the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC), is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. HGAC is a part of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Commonwealth Technical Institute of Technology, also called CTI, has a campus which covers an area of 12 acres. The institute offers a number of support programs, diploma programs and degree programs. Some of the areas of study include dental laboratory technology, architectural drafting, culinary arts, printing technology and automotive technology. The support programs include the areas of driver education and occupational readiness.

Off-campus and on-campus internships are provided for students at CTI. The HGAC and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College have a partnership to offer students a transition from a technical training college to a four-year community college. All the programs of CTI have a Program Advisory Community that render their expertise in precise programs.

Campus Location

727 Goucher St
Johnstown, PA 15905-3092
USA
Main Tel: (814) 255-8200
Web Site

The campus is in a small suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, office and administration, cooking and culinary arts, mechanics and repair, engineering technician, and construction trades.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate735
Associate507
1-2 year certificate479

Students

Student enrollment was 248 in 2007-2008 (147 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,838
Room and board$ 14,274
Other$ 101

Financial Aid: Commonwealth participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  32

Housing and Meals

Commonwealth provides on-campus housing for 340 of its 147 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 7 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (29 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Logistics and Materials Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

  • Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (33 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (19 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

  • Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

MEDIA (6 awarded)

  • Printing Press Operator

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (11 awarded)

  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Commonwealth with government-defined occupation categories.)

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