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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
Ford City, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 104 Armstrong Street, Ford City, PA 16226 · Phone: (724) 763-1311 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school in Ford City, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Completion rate is 93.9%, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $17,130 and median earnings of $46,756 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program is $27,769, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 68.5% 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 |
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 | 100 | 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
Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program is a public trade school in Ford City, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Because it participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family, LPN / LVN programs, which accounts for its 100 reported completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 93.9%, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,130, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,756. The annual cost of attendance is $27,769, and 68.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Undergraduate enrollment is reported at 58 students, and the locale is classified as fringe rural.
This single-program campus is built around practical nursing training rather than a broad associate-degree catalog, which may suit adult learners or career changers seeking a focused path into licensed practical nursing. Program length in months or weeks is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling. To verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal outcome figures yourself, consult the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 100 reported completers in this single program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including 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 93.9%, 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 $17,130, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,756, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $27,769.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically affects tuition levels and Title IV aid eligibility compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (724) 763-1311 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program focus on practical nursing may suit adults seeking a direct path into LPN licensure, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (724) 763-1311 or through its website at https://www.lenapepnp.net/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418515 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.