| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Continuous |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 1 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 88% |
| On-time graduation rate | 84% |
Located in Leesport, Pennsylvania, Berks Career & Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.
One of the notable aspects of Berks Career & Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Berks Career & Technology Center is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 1-to-1, Berks Career & Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Berks Career & Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Secondary Education
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Welding Technology/Welder
| Program Length | 15 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $602 |
| Total Cost | $16,046 |
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Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
| Program Length | 15 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,122 |
| Total Cost | $16,616 |
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
| Program Length | 13 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,065 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 |
| Total Cost | $13,004 |
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Construction Trades, Other
| Program Length | 15 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,494 |
| Books and Supplies | $470 |
| Total Cost | $15,964 |
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Plumbing Technology/Plumber
| Program Length | 15 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,494 |
| Books and Supplies | $341 |
| Total Cost | $15,835 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Berks Career & Technology Center was $18,798. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
| Pennsylvania's average | $17,850 |
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| National average | $12,007 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Berks Career & Technology Center during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planOffered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Berks Career & Technology Center received on average $2,836 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 44% of freshman students at Berks Career & Technology Center received $5,453 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 8Mason/Masonry
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Construction Trades
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 6Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Culinary and Personal Services
Total number of students graduated under this category 5Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Institutional Food Workers
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 3Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Cabinetmaking and Millwork
Welding Technology/Welder
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 1Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Family and Consumer Sciences
Total number of students graduated under this category 1Child Care and Support Services Management
Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Total number of students graduated under this category 1Criminal Justice/Police Science
Agriculture
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Agricultural Business Technology/Technician
Computer and Information Science
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Visual & Performing Arts
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Commercial and Advertising Art
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Dental Assisting/Assistant
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Business
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 43 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 36 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 36 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
83.7%
Dropout Rate
Out of 43 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.
16.3%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Berks Career & Technology Center is greatly skewed towards men students, with 88.2% of undergraduate students being men and 11.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 51, with 6 women and 45 men.
- men 88.2% 45 students
- women 11.8% 6 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 41% 21 students
- 40-49 14% 7 students
- 25-29 12% 6 students
- 20-21 10% 5 students
- 30-34 10% 5 students
- 22-24 6% 3 students
- 35-39 6% 3 students
- 50-64 2% 1 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)