About Berks Technical Institute
Type
Private
For-Profit
2 Years
Student Population
777
Website
www.berks.eduAccreditation
ACICS
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Berks Technical Institute (BTI) is a private for-profit technical institute which was founded in the year 1982 at Wyomissing Pennsylvania (PA). In May 1987, the institute was privately purchased and changed its name from Lehigh Data Processing Institute to Berks Technical Institute. Later in 2010, the departments were extended to 63,500 square feet area and the parking was enlarged to 650 cars.
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The BTI courses include both online and traditional in-class way of learning.
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The student-faculty ratio at the institute is 15:1, which means that there will be 1 attending faculty per 13 students enrolled in the institute.
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The graduation rate of the institution is 44%.
Online Education at BTI
Students enrolled in the institute hold the chance to take the program in an online format. The institute has involved in third-party distance education consortia contracts with Miller-Motte College and McCann School of Business & Technology which works as the host institution for Berks Technical Institute.
These agreements allow students enrolled in a suitable program of education to register for online programs.
For more info on Programs and Tuition
Reviews
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The institution provides student-focused and high-quality education. Dental instructors are really good and supportive. The institute provides resources to assist the students to determine which area to pick.
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The externships provided by the institute are really great. It allows the student to practically implement the theoretical knowledge in the work environment.
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The community of the institute is very helpful to solve the problems faced by the students in academics.
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BTI programs involve hands-on training with tools you will implement in the field. The instructors have years of experience and are capable of offering real-world insight to the students.
Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Accept Common App
N/A
Admission Process of Berks Technical Institute
To apply for one of the Occupational Associate degree or Bachelor's Degree programs at Berks Technical Institute, students should contact the college, or have their vocational rehabilitation counsellor contact the school if coming through a third-party organization, to reserve an appointment with the admissions representative.
Students not attending by themselves (not by way of a third-party organization) are required to complete a personal interview with one of the school admissions representatives, submit an application, and complete and sign an enrollment agreement.
This institution has an open admission policy. Applicants may approach the institution for more information.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,613
Average Annual Cost
N/A
Room And Board
$20,800
The institute offers several Associate and Undergraduate Certificate programs both offline and online. The tuition fee varies for each program.
Average tuition cost for each degree offered by the institute is given below:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: $32,240
- Business Administration and Management (General): $32,240
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: $35,240
- Truck & Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor: $5,000
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: $36,790
- Computer Support Specialist: $33,160
For more information on the cost of attendance, visit our programs and tuition page here.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
66%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Differs by program
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Ground Transportation
125 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
101 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
58 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
34 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
33 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
31 Graduates
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...
25 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
16 Graduates
Legal Support Services
16 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
14 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
13 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
10 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
3 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
3 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
777
Socio-Economic Diversity
67%
Part-time
47%
Students Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$59,919 per year
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$25,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$29,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
N/A - N/A
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,942
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,915
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,460
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Several financial aids are available for eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Freshmen looking for financial aid facilities can fill the FAFSA form and Berks Technical Institute (BTI) Federal School Code is 017149.
Federal Aid provided by the institute includes Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study and Federal Loans such as Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loans, and Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
Various Institutional Aid provided by the institute includes High School Scholarship, BTI Director of Education Scholarships, and BTI President’s Scholarships.
Various Military Aid provided by the institute includes Post 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, and MyCAA.