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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania · Public college · Training programs available:

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not reportedcompletion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$23,961median debt of graduates
$47,995median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$52,567median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: One College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701 · Phone: (570) 326-3761 · 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.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public trade and career school in Williamsport, PA, offering auto mechanic, welding, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology carry a median debt of $23,961 and earn a median of $52,567 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the 66.2% state average is not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pennsylvania College of Technology; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 33.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,600$49,800$62,780
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$40,510$52,900$61,920
Construction laborers$37,480$49,400$61,810
Electricians$45,600$67,600$95,500
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$45,970$62,400$74,620
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$45,910$61,740$73,000
Dental hygienists$63,130$80,610$99,950
Radiologic technologists and technicians$56,430$76,050$82,080
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators$46,780$60,530$77,780
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$48,560$78,000$101,260
Chefs and head cooks$39,040$63,860$81,790
Medical assistants$36,810$43,920$46,490
Machinists$39,620$57,810$63,700
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$46,770$68,080$91,820
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$51,500$63,940$72,810
Emergency medical technicians$34,480$43,310$47,480
Surgical technologists$47,130$62,680$72,020
Medical records specialists$37,490$46,840$60,510

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
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 59 $45,234 $40,461 $14,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 56 $40,783 $37,208 $12,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 46 $42,423 $47,260 $12,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 45 not reported not reported $15,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 42 not reported not reported $12,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 35 $40,783 $37,208 $12,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 31 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 22 not reported not reported $17,500
Ground Transportation Associate degree 19 not reported not reported $12,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 13 $40,783 $37,208 $12,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 12 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 12 not reported not reported $15,250
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 11 $45,234 $40,461 $14,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 11 $40,783 $37,208 $12,000
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 10 $45,234 $40,461 $14,250
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 9 $27,546 $25,194 $15,638
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 8 not reported not reported $17,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Associate degree 8 not reported not reported $17,496
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 6 not reported not reported $17,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 $27,546 $25,194 $15,638
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 2 $33,976 not reported $22,083
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 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.

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About this school

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public college located in Williamsport, PA, a small city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. It holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and program-specific accreditors covering dental, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic technology fields. Across its 29 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in auto mechanic schools (73 completions), welding schools (71), and construction trades programs (57).

Federal data show 483 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 4,464. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, though this campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,961, and median earnings ten years after entry are $52,567. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.

This campus offers a wide range of trade and career programs, from shorter technical certificates to more extensive associate-level training, making it a candidate for both first-time students and career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Pennsylvania College of Technology offers 29 program families, with the most completions in auto mechanic schools (73), welding schools (71), and construction trades programs (57). Other program families include HVAC, electrician, diesel mechanic, dental hygiene, and radiology tech programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and several other program-specific bodies.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.2%. For the most current figures, check the College Scorecard.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $23,961, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $52,567, per the 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 at (570) 326-3761 or visit https://www.pct.edu/ for current tuition figures.

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 state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs, in addition to federal Title IV aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration for a specific trade.

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

You can verify accreditation status with the listed accreditors, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?366252.

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

The campus offers a broad mix of program families, from auto mechanics to medical assistant and coding programs, but specific data on adult learner fit or scheduling flexibility is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to discuss options for career changers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Pennsylvania College of Technology at (570) 326-3761 or through its website at https://www.pct.edu/.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools in the area.

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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