Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Altoona, PA. It offers 25 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/19/2003 - 7/30/2013).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,100. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $19,100 | $2,720 | 1,500 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $11,578 | $1,831 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Welding Technology/Welder | $10,715 | $1,846 | 800 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 4 | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other) | $11,378 | $2,956 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $9,495 |
| 5 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $14,691 | $2,270 | 1,380 Hours | 11 Months | $16,239 |
| 6 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $5,150 | $150 | 216 Hours | 7 Months | $16,730 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 220 students attended Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 34 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 81 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is 68% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
| Student Population | 220 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Number of Faculty | 44 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is $19,100
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,514 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,100 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,720 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,620 |
| Average Financial Amount | $8,514 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers 25 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 103 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 22 | 0 | 53 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 103 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 103 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 35 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 53 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 26 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 35 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 220 students have enrolled into Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. By gender, 62 male and 158 female students are attending the school.
There are 201 White (91.36%), 11 Black/African American (5.00%), 4 Hispanic (1.82%), 2 Asian (0.91%), and 6 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 220 | 62 | 158 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 201 | 51 | 150 |
| Two More | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA
- 814-941-8324
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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