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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA 17237 · Phone: (717) 749-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Aug 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Apr 2025 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
Penn State Mont Alto is a public trade/career school in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania 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 Mont Alto carry a median debt of $25,000 and earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 66.2% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Penn State Mont Alto; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 26.8% 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 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $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 Mont Alto is a public university campus located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, part of the Pennsylvania State University system. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs (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 additional programmatic accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association for relevant fields. The campus's trade-oriented program offerings center on medical assistant programs, which accounted for 31 completions in recent federal data.
Federal Scorecard data reports some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, though this campus's specific completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $63,435. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some enrollment of students with financial need.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 559 in a fringe rural setting, may suit students pursuing focused credentials such as medical assistant training within a larger public university structure. Whether this fits an adult career changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here; contact the campus directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Penn State Mont Alto's primary trade-oriented offering is medical assistant programs, with 31 recorded completions. The campus offers 2 total programs in this category per federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so 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?
The campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public university campus, part of the Pennsylvania State University system, which typically means lower in-state tuition and public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (717) 749-6000 or visit https://montalto.psu.edu/ to confirm.
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/?214795.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be confirmed from the available data, as program length and schedule flexibility are not reported; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Penn State Mont Alto at (717) 749-6000 or through its website at https://montalto.psu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the inputs provided; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214795 for comparisons.
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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.