Career Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 232 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.09% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,227 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,985 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 232 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 71.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.1%
Career Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Career Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Career Technical Institute?
Career Technical Institute is located in Washington, DC (ZIP 20005).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Career Technical Institute public or private?
Career Technical Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Career Technical Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,985.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,867 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,017 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,317 |
How big is Career Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 232 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Career Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 69.09%.
First-year retention: 38.0%.
What do graduates of Career Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $20,259 six years after entry; $30,227 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,917.
81.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Career Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (80 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (58 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (46 completions)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (39 completions)
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager (20 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other (14 completions)
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist (11 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (11 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (6 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Career Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.09%; median earnings $30,227 at 10 years; net price $20,985. 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 Career Technical Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,985
2024 Value
In 2024 Career Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,985.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,985 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 Career Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
81.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
79.10% 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 Career Technical Institute 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 Career Technical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $19,734 |
| 2014 | — | — | $20,857 |
| 2015 | — | — | $22,086 |
| 2016 | — | — | $23,460 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,416 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,499 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,752 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,819 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,192 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,674 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,920 |
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
Career Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 232 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%), and White (0.4%). About 81.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 71.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Career Technical Institute in 2024 is 232 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
38.0%
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 Black or African American at 95.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.79% 100% Completion Time
69.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.79% of students graduating from Career Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 5% male / 95% female
- Computer Support Specialist: 45% male / 55% female
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 7% male / 93% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Career Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$7,917 Median Student Debt
$30,227 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
260.10% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Career Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 80 completions
2. Computer Support Specialist: 58 completions
3. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 46 completions
4. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 39 completions
5. System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager: 20 completions
6. Hospitality Administration/Management, Other: 14 completions
7. Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist: 11 completions
8. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 11 completions
9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Career Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Career Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Career Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,460
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,721
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Computer Support Specialist, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Enrollment is approximately 232 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%), White (0.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 69.09%. Approximately 81.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 71.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Washington, DC 20005
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Career Technical Institute 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 Career Technical Institute located?
Career Technical Institute is located in Washington, DC.
How much does Career Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,985 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Career Technical Institute?
Career Technical Institute reports total enrollment of about 232 students, Black or African American (95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Career Technical Institute?
About 71.7% of students at Career Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Career Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $20,259 six years after entry and $30,227 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Career Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Career Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.
Is Career Technical Institute public or private?
Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is Career Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Career Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Career Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Career Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Career Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Career Technical Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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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.