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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, Pennsylvania · Public university
Address: 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202 · Phone: (570) 450-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Penn State Hazleton is a public trade/career school in Hazleton, PA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carried a median debt of $25,000 and earned a median of $63,435 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 66.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Penn State Hazleton; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and 42.8% 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 | 16 | $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 Hazleton is a public university campus located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in a small suburb setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its physical therapy-related coursework tied to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Among trade-oriented offerings, the campus's most reported program is medical assistant programs, with 16 completers recorded.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 66.2% for comparable programs in Pennsylvania, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $63,435. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 42.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 501, may suit students interested in a focused medical assistant program within a larger public university setting. Whether the program length or format fits an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program details. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education directly or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Penn State Hazleton's primary reported trade program is medical assistant programs, with 16 completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with physical therapy coursework tied to the 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, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for Pennsylvania is 66.2%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carried a median debt of $25,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $63,435, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Penn State Hazleton is a public institution, which typically means lower in-state tuition and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm the medical assistant program's 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 review official outcome data at the College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214768.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (570) 450-3000 or visit https://hazleton.psu.edu/ to discuss scheduling and program format.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Penn State Hazleton at (570) 450-3000 or through its website, https://hazleton.psu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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.