Berks Career & Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Leesport, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 47 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 62.50% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,536 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 47 61.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.50%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 47

Berks Career & Technology Center: what the data shows

Common questions about Berks Career & Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Berks Career & Technology Center?

Berks Career & Technology Center is located in Leesport, PA (ZIP 19533-9112).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center public or private?

Berks Career & Technology Center is a Public institution.

How much does Berks Career & Technology Center cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,536.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,103
$48,001–$75,000$20,908
$75,001–$110,000$23,912

How big is Berks Career & Technology Center?

Total enrollment: 47 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 47 students.

About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Berks Career & Technology Center?

150%-time completion rate: 62.50%.

First-year retention: 84.2%.

How much debt do students have?

26.32% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Berks Career & Technology Center known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.50%; net price $20,536. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berks Career & Technology Center was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,536
2024 Value

In 2024 Berks Career & Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,536.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$82,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,536 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Berks Career & Technology Center.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Berks Career & Technology Center was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Berks Career & Technology Center in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20142023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2014$15,580
2015$14,051
2016$13,191
2017$15,485
2018$6,894
2019$12,033
2020$11,667
2021$13,956
2022$19,951
2023$17,879

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Berks Career & Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 47 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 66% male and 34% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (14.9%), and Two or More Races (8.5%). About 26.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Berks Career & Technology Center in 2024 is 47 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 47 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

84.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

58.33% 100% Completion Time

62.50% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58.33% of students graduating from Berks Career & Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Welding Technology/Welder: 78% male / 22% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Mason/Masonry: 100% male / 0% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Berks Career & Technology Center.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Berks Career & Technology Center.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Welding Technology/Welder: 9 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2 completions

3. Mason/Masonry: 2 completions

4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 2 completions

5. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 2 completions

6. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 2 completions

7. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 1 completions

8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 1 completions

9. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Berks Career & Technology Center.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Berks Career & Technology Center graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Berks Career & Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $24,860

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Berks Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Leesport, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Mason/Masonry. Enrollment is approximately 47 students. Student body composition includes White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (14.9%), Two or More Races (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.50%. Approximately 26.32% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Leesport, PA 19533-9112

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Berks Career & Technology Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Berks Career & Technology Center located?

Berks Career & Technology Center is located in Leesport, PA.

How much does Berks Career & Technology Center cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,536 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Berks Career & Technology Center?

Berks Career & Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 47 students, White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (14.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Berks Career & Technology Center?

The 150%-time completion rate is 62.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center public or private?

Berks Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Leesport, PA.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center an HBCU?

No. Berks Career & Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center a tribal college?

No. Berks Career & Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Berks Career & Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Berks Career & Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.9%).

Is Berks Career & Technology Center religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Berks Career & Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.