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Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, Florida · Public college
Address: 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 · Phone: (727) 847-2727 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pasco-Hernano State College is a public trade and career school in New Port Richey, Florida, offering EMT training, LPN programs, and phlebotomy classes, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Pasco-Hernando State College carry a median debt of $9,535 and earn a median of $39,903 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate itself is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pasco-Hernando State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 52 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $33,806 | $43,054 | $6,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $56,707 | $48,432 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $33,806 | $43,054 | $6,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Pasco-Hernando State College is a public college located in New Port Richey, Florida, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its 12 program offerings across families like EMT training, LPN programs, phlebotomy, radiology tech, dental hygiene, welding, dental assisting, surgical tech, and medical assisting, the most common completions are in EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and phlebotomy classes.
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,535, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,903. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is around 6,900, with 214 trade program completers reported.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused programs such as EMT training or phlebotomy, as well as those seeking longer allied health pathways like nursing or dental hygiene, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adult career-changers should verify program schedules and length directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pasco-Hernando State College offers 12 programs across families including EMT training, LPN programs, phlebotomy, radiology tech, dental hygiene, welding, dental assisting, surgical tech, and medical assisting. The most common completions are in EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and phlebotomy classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $9,535, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,903, per federal data.
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 (727) 847-2727 or visit https://www.phsc.edu/ for current tuition information.
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 for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific cost data is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school to confirm the duration of specific programs like EMT training or LPN programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136400.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the range of programs from shorter certifications like phlebotomy to longer allied health tracks like nursing may suit varied needs; contact the school to discuss scheduling options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pasco-Hernando State College at (727) 847-2727 or through their website at https://www.phsc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136400 for comparisons.
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.