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Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA 18078 · Phone: (610) 799-2121 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public trade and career school in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania offering LPN/LVN, medical billing and coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Lehigh Carbon Community College has a 30.3% completion rate, below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $42,436 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Construction laborers | $37,480 | $49,400 | $61,810 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Electricians | $45,600 | $67,600 | $95,500 |
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 | 39 | $38,231 | not reported | $10,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 11 | $36,436 | $38,289 | $12,770 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $40,919 | $42,930 | $15,088 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public community college in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing offerings also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. Among its roughly 10 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in LPN/LVN programs, medical billing and coding, and medical assistant programs, alongside trade offerings in HVAC, construction trades, welding, and electrician training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,436. About 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of about 4,148 in a fringe rural locale, may suit students seeking shorter, credential-focused programs such as LPN or medical assistant training, though the data does not specify program lengths or delivery format, so career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures such as cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lehigh Carbon Community College offers about 10 program families, most notably LPN/LVN programs, medical billing and coding, and medical assistant programs, along with HVAC, construction trades, welding, and electrician programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,000, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $42,436, 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 directly at (610) 799-2121 or visit lccc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit institutions, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the provided data; prospective students should contact the school to confirm program duration and schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review updated outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's listing page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or delivery format, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; students should confirm with the college which certifications, such as an LPN license, follow completion of a given program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lehigh Carbon Community College at (610) 799-2121 or through its website, lccc.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.