Commonwealth Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Commonwealth Technical Institute is a private trade and vocational school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 129 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,714 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,714. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,632 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,714
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,714 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 129 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 321
- Room & Board: $9,028 annual estimate
Commonwealth Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Commonwealth Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Commonwealth Technical Institute?
Commonwealth Technical Institute is located in Johnstown, PA (ZIP 15905).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute public or private?
Commonwealth Technical Institute is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Commonwealth Technical Institute cost?
Published tuition: $7,714.
Average net price after aid: $11,714.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,295 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,959 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,817 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,532 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,856.
How big is Commonwealth Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 321 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 85.71%.
First-year retention: 85.2%.
What do graduates of Commonwealth Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $20,040 six years after entry; $21,632 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
55.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Commonwealth Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant (13 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (11 completions)
- Building/Property Maintenance (8 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (8 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (8 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (6 completions)
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General (6 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.71%; median earnings $21,632 at 10 years; net price $11,714. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,714
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth Technical Institute was $7,714.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,714
2024 Value
In 2024 Commonwealth Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,714.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,714 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,856 4-Year Tuition
$9,028 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$16,742 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,968 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Commonwealth Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Commonwealth Technical Institute was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Commonwealth 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 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $25,810 |
| 2014 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $25,852 |
| 2015 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $25,305 |
| 2016 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $28,827 |
| 2017 | $16,836 | $16,836 | $28,366 |
| 2018 | $12,594 | $12,594 | $32,719 |
| 2019 | $12,594 | $12,594 | $26,811 |
| 2020 | $7,664 | $7,664 | $14,893 |
| 2021 | $7,664 | $7,664 | $11,446 |
| 2022 | $7,664 | $7,664 | $13,619 |
| 2023 | $7,714 | $7,714 | $12,882 |
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
Commonwealth Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 129 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.2%), and Black or African American (10.8%). About 55.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Commonwealth Technical Institute in 2024 is 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 321 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.2%
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 64.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.71% 100% Completion Time
85.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.71% of students graduating from Commonwealth Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant: 85% male / 15% female
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 64% male / 36% 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 Commonwealth Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$21,632 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
361.67% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Commonwealth Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Telecommunications Technology/Technician: 15 completions
2. Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant: 13 completions
3. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 11 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 11 completions
5. Building/Property Maintenance: 8 completions
6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 8 completions
7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 8 completions
8. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 6 completions
9. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Commonwealth Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Commonwealth Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Commonwealth Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,364
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,388
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Commonwealth Technical Institute is a private non-profit institution located in Johnstown, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Telecommunications Technology/Technician, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant, Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Enrollment is approximately 129 students. Student body composition includes White (64.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.2%), Black or African American (10.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.71%. Approximately 55.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Johnstown, PA 15905
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.71% graduation rate, Commonwealth Technical Institute demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Commonwealth Technical Institute located?
Commonwealth Technical Institute is located in Johnstown, PA.
How much does Commonwealth Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $7,714 and average net price is $11,714 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,028 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Commonwealth Technical Institute?
Commonwealth Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 321 students, White (64.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Commonwealth Technical Institute?
About 41.4% of students at Commonwealth Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Commonwealth Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $20,040 six years after entry and $21,632 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute public or private?
Commonwealth Technical Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Johnstown, PA.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Commonwealth Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Commonwealth Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Commonwealth Technical Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is Commonwealth Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Commonwealth 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.