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Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas · Public university
Address: 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · Phone: (620) 231-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pittsburg State University is a public trade and career school in Pittsburg, Kansas, offering auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $18,969 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,579; the state average completion rate is 57.3%, but this campus's rate versus that average is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pittsburg State University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 30.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,970 | $47,790 | $63,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | $12,000 |
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
Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several field-specific accreditors, including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). Within its broader academic offerings, the campus awards trade-oriented credentials in auto mechanic schools, with 16 completers in this program family recently.
Federal data shows a state average completion percentage of 57.3% for comparable institutions, though this campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $18,969, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $50,579. About 30.5% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 4,210 in a distant-town locale, this campus operates more like a traditional university than a short-term trade school, so program length and format for the auto mechanic offering are not detailed here. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and program structure, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists auto mechanic schools as the trade program family at this campus, with 16 completers reported. No other trade program families are listed in the data provided.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Pittsburg State University is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional field-specific accreditation from bodies including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion percentage is reported as 57.3%, but this campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $18,969, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $50,579, 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pittsburg State University is a public institution, which generally means it receives state funding and is Title IV eligible for federal financial aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the auto mechanic offering is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and other listed accreditors, and review federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155681.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program format or scheduling details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the auto mechanic program are not reported in the data provided; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pittsburg State University at (620) 231-7000 or visit https://www.pittstate.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools offering the same trade program is not included in the data provided; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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.