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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
Clearfield, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA 16830 · Phone: (814) 765-5308 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is a public trade school in Clearfield, PA offering LPN/LVN, welding, and CNC/machining programs, accredited by ACEN.
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center has a 78.6% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,750 and median earnings of $41,559 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is $18,878; federal financial aid can be used here, and 49.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Machinists | $39,620 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $35,472 | $37,088 | $14,735 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is a public trade and career school in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education, Bureau of Career and Technical, and federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. Its programs are concentrated in three families: LPN / LVN programs, which account for the bulk of completers, along with welding and CNC & machining programs.
Among students tracked, the completion rate is 78.6%, above the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,559. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,878, and 49.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 31 and 24 trade completers, this campus is set in a fringe rural locale and appears geared toward focused, single-occupation training rather than broad associate-degree study. This structure may suit adults or career changers seeking a defined credential such as LPN licensure or a welding/CNC certificate, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers LPN / LVN programs (22 completers), welding (1), and CNC & machining programs (1), for a total of three program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education, Bureau of Career and Technical.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 78.6%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,750, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,559.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $18,878.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower relative tuition and eligibility for state oversight and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (814) 765-5308 or via https://ccctc.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and Pennsylvania's Bureau of Career and Technical Education, and check federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430908.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on discrete credentials like LPN licensure and welding/CNC certificates suggests it may suit career changers seeking a specific occupational skill, though this is inferred from program structure and not stated directly in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements (such as LPN licensure) are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to confirm certification and licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Clearfield County Career and Technology Center at (814) 765-5308 or through its website, https://ccctc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?430908 for comparable institutions.
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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.