by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 70% students making it past their freshmen year, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | 70% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Pennsylvania | 73.24% |
Of the 245 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
82% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 79% in six years, and 79% in eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Lancaster County Career and Technology Center graduation rate 79%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 245 | 79% |
| Six Years | 245 | 79% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 66 | 21% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center represent 35% of the students in the class of 2015, and 36.33% of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 82%, first-time students in the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center graduation rate was 82%, and by the eight year mark, 82% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 82% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 82% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 82% | 47.82% |
20 first-time / full-time students or 18% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 20 | 100.00% |
First-time / part-time students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center represent 9.90% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 71%, first-time, part-time students in the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 71%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 71% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 71% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 71% | 23.72% |
9 first-time / part-time students or 29% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 9 | 100.00% |
128 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 40.89% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 79%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 79%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 79% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 79% | 55.07% |
27 non first-time / part-time students or 21% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center lost contact with the remaining 26 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.70% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 26 | 96.30% |
44 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.06% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 77%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 77%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 77% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 77% | 37.80% |
10 non first-time / part-time students or 23% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
0 transferred to another institution.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center lost contact with the remaining 10 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dropped Out | 10 | 100.00% |
