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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Sharon, Pennsylvania · Public university
Address: 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146 · Phone: (724) 983-2803 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Penn State Shenango is a public trade and career school in Sharon, 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 Shenango carry a median debt of $25,000 and earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry; campus-specific completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 66.2%.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Penn State Shenango; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 39.2% 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 | 7 | $38,928 | $37,671 | $14,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $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 Shenango is a public campus located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, part of the Penn State system and accredited through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The trade program most associated with this campus in federal data is medical assistant programs, with 12 completers recorded and a total undergraduate enrollment of 256 students in a fringe town setting.
Federal completion-rate data for this campus specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 66.2%, and how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans 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 39.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students interested in a medical assistant program within a small, fringe-town public university setting rather than a fully independent trade school. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data associates this campus with medical assistant programs, with 12 program completers recorded. Contact the school for a full list of current offerings.
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 student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 66.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $25,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,435, per federal 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 (724) 983-2803 or visit its website 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 system, which typically means state-supported tuition rates and public accountability standards.
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 program duration and schedule.
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 federal outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus by phone at (724) 983-2803 or visit its website at https://shenango.psu.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide a direct comparison to other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214634 to compare campuses.
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.