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Keystone College
La Plume, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: One College Green, La Plume, PA 18440 · Phone: (570) 945-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Feb 2025 · Show Cause · Middle States Commission on Higher Education; Feb 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Keystone College is a private non-profit trade/career school in La Plume, Pennsylvania offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Keystone College graduates carry a median debt of $26,000 and earn a median of $44,976 ten years after entry; completion rate is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Keystone College; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 41.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | 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
Keystone College is a private non-profit school located in La Plume, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid programs, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students. Its trade-focused offering centers on medical billing & coding programs, with 5 completers in the field reported in federal data, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 771.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate that is not reported for this campus in federal data, compared with a state average completion rate of 66.2%. Median debt for graduates is $26,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,976. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 41.8% of students at Keystone College receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused medical billing and coding program rather than a broad multi-program vocational campus; specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Keystone College before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Keystone College offers medical billing & coding programs, listed as its top trade program family with 5 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Keystone College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Keystone College 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 completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 66.2%. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Keystone College carry a median debt of $26,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $44,976, 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 (570) 945-8000 or visit https://www.keystone.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Keystone College is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure, financial aid eligibility, and institutional mission compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213303.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule format are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to determine fit for their circumstances.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Keystone College by phone at (570) 945-8000 or visit their website at https://www.keystone.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included in the federal data provided; consult the College Scorecard to compare multiple 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.