Is Commonwealth Technical Institute worth it?

Johnstown, PA · Private nonprofit · 2-year

Commonwealth Technical Institute is a private nonprofit, two-year institution in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (small suburb). It awarded 90 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in telecommunications technology, food preparation and culinary arts.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$15,051

Median earnings 4 years after

$25,166

Median earnings 10 years after

$21,632

Average net price

$11,714

Completion rate

86%

Completions (2024)

90

Years to pay back

1.9 years

Students (undergrad)

129

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$20,049$26,47216
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsN/AN/AN/AN/A
Business/Commerce, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Telecommunications Technology/TechnicianAssociate15
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingAssociate11
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs11
Building/Property MaintenanceCertificate 1-2 yrs8
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs8
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryAssociate6
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs4

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Sources: federal figures for Commonwealth Technical Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.

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