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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Willow Street, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1730 Hans Herr Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584 · Phone: (717) 464-7050 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public trade school in Willow Street, PA offering LPN, dental hygiene, and welding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has a 90.9% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $15,250 and median earnings of $44,566 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is reported at $22,146, federal financial aid can be used here, and 56.0% of students receive a Pell Grant.
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 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Dental assistants | $38,040 | $47,930 | $56,840 |
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 | 128 | $43,983 | $40,391 | $15,590 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $32,416 | $36,221 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | $27,048 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $25,372 | $26,353 | 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
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public trade and career school located in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who attend. The campus awards programs across six program families, with the largest numbers of students in LPN / LVN programs (128 completers), dental hygiene programs (14), and welding (11).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 90.9%, which is above the state average of 66.2% for similar programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $15,250, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $44,566. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,146, and 56.0% of students received a Pell Grant, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, with 279 undergraduate students in a large suburb setting, appears to suit students pursuing short, focused clinical and technical training such as practical nursing, dental hygiene, or welding rather than multi-year degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should confirm current program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes data through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers programs across six families, with the most completers in LPN / LVN programs (128), dental hygiene programs (14), and welding (11).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.9%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $15,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $44,566.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,146.
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?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (717) 464-7050 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and check outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of clinical and technical program families such as LPN, dental hygiene, and welding suggests a focus on shorter, career-focused training, though exact schedules and fit for adult learners are not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lancaster County Career and Technology Center at (717) 464-7050 or through its website at https://www.lancasterctc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418533 for comparison tools.
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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.