Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI)

Private nonprofit certificate school in Johnstown, PA that costs an average of $82,691 a year after financial aid and graduates 72% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$82,691
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$30,464

Private nonprofitSmall suburb129 undergraduates

Cost of CTI

Total cost of attendance (per year)$85,503
Tuition and fees, in-state$21,636
Housing and food (on campus)$16,470
Average net price after aid$82,691

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$81,805
$30,001–48,000$82,927
$48,001–75,000$81,805
$75,001–110,000$84,670

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CTI's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate72%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$22,822
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$30,464
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)92nd of 104 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at CTI

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection19——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services11——
Culinary Arts and Related Services28——
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations12——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants11——
Precision Metal Working24——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians10——

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Culinary Arts and Related Services19——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions1——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians23——
Health and Medical Administrative Services9——

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About CTI

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationJohnstown, PA
SettingSmall suburb
Undergraduates129
Student-to-faculty ratio6 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitedli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/CTI-HGAC/Pages/Home.aspx ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does CTI cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $85,503 a year (tuition and fees: $21,636). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $82,691 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $81,805.

How much do CTI graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $30,464 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 92nd of 104 similar colleges in Pennsylvania.

What is CTI's graduation rate?

72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.