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Northern Tier Career Center
Towanda, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA 18848 · Phone: (570) 265-8113 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Tier Career Center is a public trade school in Towanda, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Northern Tier Career Center has a 64.7% completion rate, near the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $14,750 and median earnings of $38,737 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Northern Tier Career Center is reported at $20,496, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 33.3% 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 | 18 | $32,499 | $32,925 | $11,107 |
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
Northern Tier Career Center is a public trade and career school in Towanda, Pennsylvania. It participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for their education. The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its main offering is LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 18 completers in recent federal data.
Federal data show a completion rate of 64.7%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $14,750, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,737. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,496, and 33.3% of students received Pell Grants, reflecting a mix of lower- and middle-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment is small, at roughly 50 students.
This campus is built around a single program family, LPN/LVN training, and its enrollment size and rural fringe locale suggest a focused, community-based setting rather than a large multi-program campus. Whether the program length and schedule work for someone changing careers is not detailed in this data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review the full outcomes record, check the ACEN accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this campus before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern Tier Career Center offers LPN / LVN programs, with 18 completers reported in federal data. This is the school's single reported program family.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.7%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $14,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,737.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $20,496.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern Tier Career Center is a public institution, which typically means Title IV eligibility and public oversight, both of which apply here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (570) 265-8113 or visit its website to confirm.
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 full outcomes data on 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 data does not report program schedules or format, so fit for adult career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; contact the school for specifics related to LPN licensure in Pennsylvania.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northern Tier Career Center at (570) 265-8113 or through its website, https://www.ntccschool.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418588 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.