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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall, Indiana, PA 15705 · Phone: (724) 357-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public trade/career school in Indiana, PA offering culinary & pastry programs and EMT & paramedic training, accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The state average completion rate is 66.2%, though this campus's own rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $26,798 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,019, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 36.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,480 | $43,310 | $47,480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 34 | $29,519 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 24 | $29,519 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 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
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public university located in Indiana, PA, in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education and several program-specific accreditors, including bodies covering nursing, psychology, speech-language-hearing, and teacher education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in Culinary & pastry schools (64 completions) and EMT & paramedic training (1 completion), across 5 total program credentials tracked.
Federal data reports some outcome and cost figures for this campus. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $26,798, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,019. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 36.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students pursuing culinary or emergency-medical training programs, though specific program lengths are not reported here, so whether these are short certificate tracks or longer associate-level programs should be confirmed directly with the school. Career changers considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and program details directly with Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, and can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top trade-related programs are Culinary & pastry schools (64 completions) and EMT & paramedic training (1 completion), among 5 total program credentials tracked.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its institutional accreditor, along with several program-specific accreditors covering fields like nursing, psychology, and teacher 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $26,798, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $51,019, per 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 directly for current tuition and fees.
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 for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedule and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213020.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; 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 for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check relevant state licensing boards for specific programs like EMT training.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus at (724) 357-2100 or visit https://www.iup.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213020 to compare outcomes across 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.