Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

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2021 Average Net Price

$16,987

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.862%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.7%

111 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

105

100% Full-Time

About

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (66 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. 97% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.03% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (54 degrees), 6.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,987.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,987

2021 Value

1.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,987. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing grew by 1.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.6% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.862%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 0.862%, which represents 1 out of the 116 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing received 111 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 40.3% annual growth. Out of those 111 applicants, 84 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.7% acceptance rate.

There were 105 students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2021.

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 9.52%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 111

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 75.7% (84 admissions from 111 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 45.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 40.3%, while admissions remained the same..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 105 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 105 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, and 0.952% Asian.

Students enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (21%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 105 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 105 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
59 enrolled students
Black or African American
25 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 56.2% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, and 0.952% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 62 more women than men received degrees from Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (66 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (66 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2021 are Health (66 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Health (66 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are Health (66 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2021)

66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, which is 0.0313 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.0313 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 32 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% of students graduating from Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
52 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is white female (52 degrees awarded). There were 6.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (8 degrees).