Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center campus
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Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Greater Johnstown 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.

Greater Johnstown 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 14-to-1, Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center are Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Program Length 6 months
Tuition and Fees $15,625
Books and Supplies $425
Total Cost $16,050

Welding Technology/Welder

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Electrician

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 Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center was $11,384. 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

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center net price calculator

$11,384

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 Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center 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 $11,384 $793 (7%) $11,333 $13,038 $12,429 $12,643 $17,320
2021 $10,591 $830 (7%) $10,977 $10,569 $11,094 $14,988
2020 $11,421 $585 (5%) $11,695 $12,165 $13,442 $14,658 $15,955
2019 $12,006 $207 (2%) $11,423 $12,750 $13,715 $14,958 $15,569
2018 $12,213 $143 (1%) $12,042 $13,337 $13,170 $15,720 $15,866
2017 $12,070 $713 (6%) $12,524 $12,942 $14,147 $16,093 $16,093
2016 $12,783 $465 (4%) $11,861 $13,376 $14,073 $15,407 $15,407
2015 $12,318 $1,626 (15%) $10,253 $13,564 $14,661 $15,117 $13,825
2014 $10,692 -- $11,322 $9,119 $12,003 $14,319 $14,763

How does Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center's $11,384 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
Somerset County Technology Center logo Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset PA
Public $10,429 8% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center received on average $5,810 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.

$5,810
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 118 57% $4,076 $480,940
Other Federal Grant 118 57% $4,076 $480,940
State Grant/Scholarships 52 25% $5,522 $287,121
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 25 12% $4,372 $109,296
Total Grant & Scholarships 151 73% $5,810 $877,357

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center received $7,753 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,753
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 104 50% $7,753 $806,305
Private Loans 7 3% $7,702 $53,913
Total Loans 104 50% $8,271 $860,218

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.

NO DATA

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.

$11,050
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 38

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 28

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Construction Trades

No graduate

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Institutional Food Workers

No graduate

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

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

No graduate

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 161 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 120 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 120 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 161 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 41 students dropped out of the school.

25.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center is largely skewed towards women students, with 62.2% of undergraduate students being women and 37.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 127, with 79 women and 48 men.

  • men 37.8% 48 students
  • women 62.2% 79 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 17% 21 students
  • 30-34 17% 21 students
  • 40-49 14% 18 students
  • 22-24 14% 17 students
  • 35-39 11% 14 students
  • 18-19 10% 13 students
  • 20-21 10% 13 students
  • 50-64 6% 8 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Greater Johnstown 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.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes