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Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute
Liverpool, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1718 Old Trail Road, Liverpool, PA 17045 · Phone: (717) 444-3134 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Liverpool, Pennsylvania offering auto mechanic training programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard lists a Pennsylvania state average completion rate of 66.2% for comparison.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute; contact the school for current tuition. The campus does participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | 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 Pennsylvania Diesel Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Liverpool, Pennsylvania, in a fringe rural setting. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid such as federal loans and Pell Grants. Its primary program area is auto mechanic schools, with the campus most recently reporting 15 program completers. Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP database, so students should verify directly with the school before enrolling.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for similar programs in Pennsylvania is 66.2%, but a specific completion rate for this campus, and how it compares to that state average, is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on the single reported program family, auto mechanic training, this campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on instruction in diesel and automotive repair rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment. Because so many outcome and cost figures are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly at (717) 444-3134 or visit cpdiesel.com, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution to confirm current accreditation, program length, and cost details before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute offers one program family, auto mechanic schools, with 15 recent completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in the DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (717) 444-3134 or visit cpdiesel.com to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid including federal loans and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Pennsylvania state average completion rate is 66.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for this school for any updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid terms, and institutional funding compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of the auto mechanic program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data profile on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493558.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or lengths needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the available data. Contact the school to ask what credentials its auto mechanic program prepares students for.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute by phone at (717) 444-3134 or through its website at https://www.cpdiesel.com/.
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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.