Clearfield County Career and Technology Center campus
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, CCCTC 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 Clearfield County Career and 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.

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational 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 6-to-1, CCCTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CCCTC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , 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.


  • Accredited by: Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at CCCTC are Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $6,600
Books and Supplies $58
Total Cost $6,658

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Carpentry/Carpenter

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

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 Clearfield County Career and Technology Center was $8,094. 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

CCCTC net price calculator

$8,094

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of CCCTC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,094 $71 $7,156
2021 $8,165 $3,311 (29%) $5,537 $6,137 $7,834 $11,819 $14,092
2020 $11,476 $1,342 (10%) $10,930 $13,452 $14,077 $16,500
2019 $12,818 $1,116 (10%) $12,538 $13,637 $16,597 $16,597
2018 $11,702 $787 (7%) $12,950 $10,752 $14,334
2017 $10,915 $1,243 (13%) $11,147 $12,380 $15,320
2016 $9,672 $2,093 (18%) $8,664 $9,764 $10,689 $14,394
2015 $11,765 $221 (2%) $10,303 $11,313 $15,043 $15,308
2014 $11,544 -- $9,453 $12,377 $14,015 $14,015

How does CCCTC's $8,094 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program logo Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
Ford City PA
Public $17,340 114% Expensive
Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program logo Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
Meadville PA
Public $19,259 138% Expensive
Somerset County Technology Center logo Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset PA
Public $10,429 29% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clearfield County Career and Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center received on average $14,245 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.

$14,245
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 10 67% $8,138 $81,383
Other Federal Grant 15 100% $8,357 $125,358
State Grant/Scholarships 10 67% $8,832 $88,315
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 100% $14,245 $213,673

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 60% of freshman students at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center received $8,158 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,158
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 9 60% $8,158 $73,418
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 9 60% $8,158 $73,418

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.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 28

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Mason/Masonry

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Institutional Food Workers

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

No graduate

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Welding Technology/Welder

No graduate

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 29 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 22 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

75.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 29 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

24.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CCCTC is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.0% of undergraduate students being women and 19.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 42, with 34 women and 8 men.

  • men 19.0% 8 students
  • women 81.0% 34 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 10 students
  • 20-21 24% 10 students
  • 22-24 17% 7 students
  • 25-29 10% 4 students
  • 30-34 10% 4 students
  • 35-39 10% 4 students
  • 50-64 7% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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