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Indiana County Technology Center

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsWelding schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsCNC & machining programsConstruction trades programs
71%completion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$10,901median debt of graduates
$35,179median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,858median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$24,599annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education, Bureau of Career and Technical (Accredited)
Address: 441 Hamill Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 · Phone: (724) 349-6700 · 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.

Indiana County Technology Center is a public trade school in Indiana, PA, offering LPN, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education.

Indiana County Technology Center has a 71.4% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,901 and median earnings of $34,858 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Indiana County Technology Center is $24,599, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 62.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Indiana County Techno… Indiana County Techno…: 71.4% 71.4% Pennsylvania average Pennsylvania average: 66.2% 66.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$51,500$63,940$72,810
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,700$36,790$55,360
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$40,510$52,900$61,920
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,600$49,800$62,780
Machinists$39,620$57,810$63,700
Construction laborers$37,480$49,400$61,810

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $42,457 $41,342 $13,534
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported $25,194 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Mason/Masonry Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported $25,194 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

Indiana County Technology Center is a public trade and career school located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is accredited through the Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, and federal financial aid (FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used by eligible students. The campus awards six program families, most commonly LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology, and welding, with LPN programs making up the largest share of completions.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.4%, which is above the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,901, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,858. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,599, and 62.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, situated in a fringe rural locale with a relatively small undergraduate enrollment of 109, may suit students seeking short, focused programs in healthcare, cosmetology, or skilled trades rather than multi-year associate degrees. The program mix and Pell participation suggest it can serve adult or career-changing students, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here and should be confirmed directly. To verify accreditation status, program details, or current outcomes, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Indiana County Technology Center offers six program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology, and welding, along with auto mechanics, CNC machining, and construction trades.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Career and Technical Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.

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 can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 71.4%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,901.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,858.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $24,599.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and public oversight compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (724) 349-6700 or visit https://www.ictc.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418560.

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

With a high share of Pell-eligible students and program families in healthcare, cosmetology, and skilled trades, this campus may suit adults changing careers, though specific scheduling for working adults is not detailed in the data.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly at (724) 349-6700 to confirm requirements for programs like LPN or cosmetology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Indiana County Technology Center at (724) 349-6700 or visit https://www.ictc.edu/ to learn more or apply.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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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