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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA 15068 · Phone: (724) 334-5466 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Penn State New Kensington is a public trade/career school in New Kensington, PA offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and JRCERT.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Penn State New Kensington is $25,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,435; the campus's own 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 New Kensington; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, with 31.8% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $48,326 | $45,249 | $12,625 |
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 New Kensington is a public campus of Pennsylvania State University located in New Kensington, PA, in a fringe rural setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its radiologic technology program specifically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Because it is a public institution participating in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its trade-oriented offerings, the campus is most known for its radiology and sonography programs, which produced 6 completers in the reporting period, out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 416.
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, 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 took on debt carried a median 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 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused radiology and sonography credential within a larger public university setting rather than a purely vocational school. Because program length details are not specified in the data provided, prospective students should contact the campus directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and JRCERT directories, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Penn State New Kensington's main trade-related offering is its radiology and sonography program, which had 6 completers. This is the only program family reported 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 radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this is a Title IV participating institution, so students can use FAFSA-based federal financial aid, including Pell Grants. About 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates 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 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 (724) 334-5466 or visit https://newkensington.psu.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and participation in federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the campus 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 the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214625.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats designed for adult learners, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the campus to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; radiologic technology graduates typically pursue relevant state or national certification, but details should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Penn State New Kensington at (724) 334-5466 or visit https://newkensington.psu.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the information provided; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions 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.