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Career Training Academy (New Kensington)
950 Fifth Ave.
New Kensington, PA, 15068
Phone(s): 724-337-1000
Fax(s): 724-335-7140
Email(s): director@careerta.edu
SCHOOL PRESIDENT: Jennifer DiBlasio, Director
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Director: Tyna Putignano
Date for Applications: Open
Application Fee: Yes $30
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
Director: Tyna Putignano
Date for Applications: Open
Application Fee: Yes $30
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
GENERAL INFORMATION
# of Students: 90 full-time
# of Faculty: 10 full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: VA, OVR, BIA, NEED, DPA, WIA, ACCSC, CareerLink, ITA, TRA, CareerTrack Housing: Assistance Provided, 100% Commuter
Courses Offered: Weekdays and Evenings
# of Students: 90 full-time
# of Faculty: 10 full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: VA, OVR, BIA, NEED, DPA, WIA, ACCSC, CareerLink, ITA, TRA, CareerTrack Housing: Assistance Provided, 100% Commuter
Courses Offered: Weekdays and Evenings
FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT
Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Grants, Pell grants, FFELP
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 93%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: N/A
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 95%
Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Grants, Pell grants, FFELP
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 93%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: N/A
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 95%
FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL
Guarantee of training, specialty externships (ask about our training partnership with Children's Community Pediatrics), lifetime placement, four day class week, free parking. Classes start monthly
Guarantee of training, specialty externships (ask about our training partnership with Children's Community Pediatrics), lifetime placement, four day class week, free parking. Classes start monthly
PROGRAMS
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Medical Assistant (Day/Eve)
Day: 8.5 mos/53 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150
Medical Assistant Comp.
16 mos/100 credits
AST Degree
$ 17,328
Therapeutic Massage Technician (Day/Eve)
Day: 6 mos, Eve:9mos/49.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,400
Dental Assistant
10 mos/58.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150
Advanced Medical Coder/Biller
17.5 mos/116 credits
ASB Degree
$ 17,328
Comprehensive Massage Therapist
9 mos/75 credits
Diploma
$ 12,340
Advanced Bodyworker (Day)
15.5 mos/129.5 credits
AST Degree
$ 20,752
Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
10.5 day mos/68.5 credits 12.5 mo even
Diploma
$ 8,150
Business Administration/Accounting Technology
16.5 mos/138.5 credits
Diploma
$ 17,328
Business Administration/Hospitality & Tourism
16.5 mos/138.5 credits
Diploma
$ 17,328
Pharmacy Technician
9 mos/57.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150
