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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$25,000median debt of graduates
$55,620median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$63,435median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 · Phone: (570) 385-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a public trade/career school in Schuylkill Haven, PA offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The state average completion rate is 66.2%, though this campus's own rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $25,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,435, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 40.5% of students receive Pell.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 16 $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.

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About this school

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is a public campus located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 620 undergraduates. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. Its trade-focused offering centers on radiology and sonography programs, with 16 completers recorded in the most recent federal data. The campus holds accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Federal Scorecard data show a state average completion rate of 66.2% for comparable programs, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $63,435. About 40.5% of students received Pell Grants, indicating meaningful representation of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested specifically in radiologic technology or sonography training within a four-year public university setting rather than a standalone short-term vocational school. Because program length details beyond the radiology/sonography track are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, consult the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the link provided by the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers radiology and sonography programs, with 16 program completers recorded in federal data. This is the only trade program family reported for this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Accreditation status is listed as "Accredited."

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, Pell Grants, and federal loans. About 40.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, but this campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.

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 for graduates ten years after entry were $63,435, per federal Scorecard 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 (570) 385-6000 or visit https://schuylkill.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, which typically means state subsidies help lower tuition compared to private for-profit trade schools, though actual costs are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and check outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214810.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Federal data does not report specific licensing requirements; radiology and sonography graduates typically need to check with their state licensing board, and prospective students should confirm requirements directly with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the school at (570) 385-6000 or visit its website at https://schuylkill.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; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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.

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