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Central Penn College
Summerdale, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093 · Phone: (800) 759-2727 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Middle States Commission on Higher Education; Jun 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Central Penn College is a private for-profit trade school in Summerdale, PA offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Central Penn College carry a median debt of $23,194 and earn a median of $45,370 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average of 66.2% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Central Penn College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 49.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,010 | $43,910 | $47,370 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 35 | $39,533 | $36,560 | $14,529 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $39,533 | $36,560 | $14,529 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $39,533 | $36,560 | $14,529 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Central Penn College is a private for-profit trade and career school in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, operating in a large suburb setting. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The campus offers 5 program families, most notably medical assistant programs (67 completers), medical billing & coding programs (15 completers), and phlebotomy classes (8 completers).
Federal data shows 90 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 662. A completion rate figure is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 66.2%; how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,194, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,370. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.
Given its focus on medical assistant, billing/coding, and phlebotomy training, this campus may suit students and career changers seeking short, focused allied-health credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Penn College offers medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and phlebotomy classes, among 5 total program families. Medical assistant programs had the most completers (67) in the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Central Penn College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 49.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 66.2%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Central Penn College carry a median debt of $23,194, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,370, according to the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (800) 759-2727 or visit centralpenn.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Central Penn College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools. Prospective students should compare costs and outcomes carefully using the College Scorecard.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for medical assistant, billing & coding, or phlebotomy tracks.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211477.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers allied-health focused programs such as medical assistant, billing & coding, and phlebotomy training, which are commonly shorter credential paths; however, specific program lengths and adult-learner supports are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact Central Penn College directly at (800) 759-2727 to ask about certification exams tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Penn College by phone at (800) 759-2727 or through its website at https://www.centralpenn.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211477 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.