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Hazleton Area Career Center
Hazle TWP., Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1451 West 23rd Street, Hazle TWP., PA 18202 · Phone: 570459322182407 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hazleton Area Career Center is a public trade school in Hazle Township, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Hazleton Area Career Center has a 25.0% completion rate, below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, and median earnings of $49,311 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Hazleton Area Career Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is usable here, and 85.7% of students receive Pell.
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 |
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 | 6 | $43,374 | 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
Hazleton Area Career Center is a public trade school located in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, in a small suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant aid to help pay for enrollment. The school's primary offering is LPN / LVN programs, with six completers reported in the data on file.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 25.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry for students who attended this campus are reported at $49,311. Median debt carried by graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A large share of students, 85.7%, receive Pell Grants, indicating the student population here draws heavily on federal need-based aid.
Given its single reported program family, LPN / LVN training, this campus may suit students focused specifically on practical nursing preparation, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should confirm current program details, schedules, and costs directly with the school, since these specifics are not available in the federal dataset. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review the school's federal outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hazleton Area Career Center's primary offering is LPN / LVN programs. Federal data lists this as the only program family reported for the campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 25.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $49,311, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at its listed phone number or website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it receives state funding and may offer lower tuition than for-profit alternatives, though specific cost figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418612.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for LPN / LVN programs are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensure exam requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hazleton Area Career Center by phone at 570-459-3221 (ext. 82407) or visit its website at https://www.hasdk12.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparative rankings against nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to look up completion rates and earnings for other LPN programs in the area.
Nearby trade and career schools in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HazletonHazleton, PA · university
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- Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PA · college
- Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA · 21% completion
- Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolWashington, PA · 84% completion
- Lincoln Technical Institute-AllentownAllentown, PA · 61% completion
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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.