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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 · Phone: (724) 430-4100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Penn State Fayette-Eberly is a public trade/career-adjacent school in Lemont Furnace, PA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The state average completion rate is 66.2%, and median graduate debt is $25,000 with median earnings of $63,435 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition, though federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, with 38.7% of students receiving Pell.
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 | 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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly is a public campus in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, part of the Penn State system. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its physical therapy education programs are further recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation. The campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Among its trade-oriented offerings, the campus is most associated with medical assistant programs, which had 6 completers recorded in federal data.
Federal Scorecard data show a state average completion percentage of 66.2% for comparable programs, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $63,435. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attending this campus, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 402.
This campus, with its single reported program family in medical assisting and a small completer count, may suit students seeking a focused allied-health credential within a larger public university setting rather than a large multi-program vocational school. Adult learners or career changers should confirm program length, format, and licensing requirements directly with the school, since these details are not specified in the data provided. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the APTA accreditation body, or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus is most associated with medical assistant programs, which recorded 6 completers in federal data. No other program families are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its physical therapy education is further recognized by 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own 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 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $25,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $63,435.
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 (724) 430-4100 or visit https://fayette.psu.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, part of the Penn State university system, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit alternatives.
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 scheduling and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and APTA accreditation records, or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214759.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program format or scheduling, 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 or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for guidance specific to medical assistant credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus by phone at (724) 430-4100 or visit its website at https://fayette.psu.edu/ for application details.
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; the College Scorecard can be used to look up nearby institutions for comparison.
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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.