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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
DuBois, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 1 College Place, DuBois, PA 15801 · Phone: (814) 375-4700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2023 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Mar 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Penn State DuBois is a public trade/career school in DuBois, PA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Penn State DuBois carry a median debt of $25,000 and earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 66.2%.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Penn State DuBois; contact the school for current tuition. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 29.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $38,928 | $37,671 | $14,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $38,928 | $37,671 | $14,000 |
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
Penn State DuBois is a public campus of Pennsylvania State University located in DuBois, PA, a remote town setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Among trade and career-focused offerings, medical assistant programs are the top program, with 15 completers reported.
Federal data show 15 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 349. The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 66.2%, and the comparison to that state average is not reported. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $25,000. Ten years after entry, former students had median earnings of $63,435. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.5% of students received Pell Grants.
This campus may suit students interested in a medical-assistant career path within a larger public university setting; program length and format are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to determine schedule fit for adult or career-changer needs. To verify accreditation status and check the latest federal outcome data, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Penn State DuBois' top trade-related program is medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported in federal data. The campus reports 2 program offerings in this category.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 29.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, but the comparison between this campus and that average is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Former students had median earnings of $63,435 ten years after entry, 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 at (814) 375-4700 or visit https://dubois.psu.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Penn State DuBois is a public institution, which typically means it receives state funding and generally has lower published tuition for state residents compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214740.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so this cannot be assessed from available data; contact the school to discuss fit for adult or career-changer students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details specific to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Penn State DuBois at (814) 375-4700 or through its website, https://dubois.psu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214740 to compare campuses directly.
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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.