Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell

  • Career Training Academy is an institution of specialized learning that leads to fulfilling high skilled jobs. Our mission for the Academy is to provide the educational environment that enhances not only the educational aspect but also a personal enrichment of all students via our involvement in community service. CTA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and Licensed by The State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education.For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, careerta.edu/disclosures CTA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and Licensed by The State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

School Highlights

Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell serves 120 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
58 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
8
21

Student Body

The student population of Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
120 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
120 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
300 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
120 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
86%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
59%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,696
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The programs are housed within approximately 10,000 square feet of air conditioned space at the newly renovated main school in New Kensington, PA, and 4800 square feet at our branch location in Monroeville, PA, at the ExpoMart and 6131 square feet at out branch location in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA at the Northway Mall. The classrooms, laboratories and massage classrooms and Student Massage Center are completely equipped with the necessary medical and dental equipment and materials, along with all the necessary massage equipment and products essential for the training of highly skilled students. Career Training Academy provides short term training in Allied Health, Secretarial Science, and Massage Therapy careers. CTA is licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Career Training Academy offers a variety of programs for the Health Care field. AST and ASB degree programs are available as well as diploma (under one year) programs in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller.

Frequently Asked Questions

In what neighborhood is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell located?
Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell is located in the Downtown Lower Burrell neighborhood of Lower Burrell, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Westmoreland County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Westmoreland County, PA is Westmoreland County Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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