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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

Lewistown, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programs
62%completion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$41,578median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$47,765median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$28,877annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Accredited)
Address: 700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA 17044 · Phone: 71724839335611 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is a public trade school in Lewistown, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology has a 61.9% completion rate, near the state average of 66.2%, and median graduate earnings of $47,765 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is $28,877, federal financial aid can be used, and 63.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mifflin County Academ… Mifflin County Academ…: 61.9% 61.9% Pennsylvania average Pennsylvania average: 66.2% 66.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 25 $41,306 $36,668 $12,059

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.

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About this school

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is a public trade and career campus in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, located in a distant town setting. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's primary offering is LPN / LVN programs, with 25 completers reported in the most recent federal data, out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 56.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.9%, which is near the state average of 66.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $47,765. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,877, and 63.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus centers on a single program family — practical nursing — and may suit students seeking a focused, licensure-track credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in the data provided; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures firsthand, check the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 25 program completers reported in federal data. This is the school's sole program family listed.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 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 student 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?

The completion rate is 61.9%, which is near the state average of 66.2% for similar programs in Pennsylvania.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at the number listed on its website for more information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $47,765, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,877.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which can affect tuition rates, funding sources, and institutional accountability compared to private or for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its LPN / LVN program.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418481.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career changers; reach out to the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

The program prepares students for LPN / LVN roles, which typically require passing a licensure exam, though specific licensing requirements are not detailed in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can visit the school's website at https://www.academynursing.com/ or call the listed phone number to inquire about admissions.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Pennsylvania

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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.

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