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Career Technical Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Career Technical Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Career Technical Institute 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.

Career Technical Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational 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.

The student retention rate of 72% at Career Technical Institute suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Career Technical Institute are General Office Occupations and Clerical Services, Computer Support Specialist, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Computer Support Specialist

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,740
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $16,740

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Career Technical Institute received on average $4,965 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.

$4,965
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 586 87% $4,200 $2,461,200
Other Federal Grant 586 87% $4,200 $2,461,200
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 56 8% $8,000 $448,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 586 87% $4,965 $2,909,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Career Technical Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Career Technical Institute students is 54.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.7%.

54.3%

  • African American 52.8% 149 students
  • white 59.5% 22 students
  • hispanic 60.5% 23 students

Service Offerings

Career Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Career Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families