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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$26,000median debt of graduates
$44,053median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$52,416median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 · Phone: (570) 389-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public trade/career school in Bloomsburg, PA offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania carry a median debt of $26,000 and earn a median of $52,416 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 66.2% is not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, with 31.8% of students receiving Pell.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$56,430$76,050$82,080

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 7 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.

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About this school

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, a distant town setting. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students here. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus is most notable for its radiology and sonography programs, which accounted for 7 completions in the reported period.

Federal data shows the state average completion rate is 66.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $26,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $52,416. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a meaningful share of financially needy students on this campus of 9,210 undergraduates.

Given the small scale of the radiology and sonography program (7 completers) relative to the university's overall enrollment, this campus may suit students seeking a focused allied-health credential within a larger public university setting rather than a dedicated trade school. Whether the program length or format fits an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers radiology and sonography programs, with 7 completions reported in the program family data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with an active accreditation status.

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 by eligible students.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, for reference.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $26,000.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $52,416.

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 at (570) 389-4000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, state funding, and financial aid eligibility compared to private or for-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 confirm program duration for radiology and sonography studies.

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 via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program schedule or format details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school to discuss scheduling options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing the radiology and sonography program are not detailed in this data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania at (570) 389-4000 or visit its website at https://www.commonwealthu.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools offering radiology and sonography programs is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for comparable institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Pennsylvania

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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.

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