Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Altoona, Pennsylvania with approximately 220 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,419 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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (220 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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