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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Altoona, PA·Public·174 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 174 students.

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174
Students
$13,906
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,700
Earnings
10 yr
$9,438
Debt

About This School

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Altoona, Pennsylvania with approximately 174 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,906 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — graduates carry relatively modest debt ($9,438 at graduation), which is manageable given the career-focused, hands-on training this small 174-student center offers. That said, median earnings of $29,700 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're targeting a specific trade or technical credential with a clear local job market in mind, not as a stepping stone to higher earning potential. Worth considering if you want a focused, lower-risk path into the skilled trades without taking on heavy debt.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions83%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$13,906
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$9,438

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,438
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,438
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White86%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (174 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

1500 Fourth Avenue

Altoona, PA 16602-3616

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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