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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit career school
Address: 1025 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading, PA 19611 · Phone: (484) 628-0100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade school in Reading, PA offering EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by ACEN and JRCERT.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 33.3% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $20,885 and median earnings of $74,572 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and about 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,480 | $43,310 | $47,480 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,130 | $62,680 | $72,020 |
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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | $46,499 | $45,128 | $25,225 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | $46,499 | $45,128 | $25,225 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $46,499 | $45,128 | $25,225 |
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
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded trade programs are EMT and paramedic training, followed by radiology and sonography programs, and surgical technologist programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 33.3 percent, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2 percent. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $20,885, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $74,572. About 38.9 percent of students received Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its concentration in short, hands-on clinical programs like EMT training, radiology, and surgical technology, this campus may suit students seeking focused entry into a specific healthcare trade rather than a broad associate degree path; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling, since completion, debt, and earnings data can change year to year.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school's top programs are EMT & paramedic training, radiology & sonography programs, and surgical technologist programs, spanning 3 program families overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, with a status of "Accredited."
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid; about 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $20,885 per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $74,572 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means it does not distribute profits to shareholders, though this alone does not determine program quality or cost.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (484) 628-0100 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with ACEN and JRCERT directly, and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215594.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specifically address career-changer fit; the school's focus on short clinical training programs like EMT and surgical technology may appeal to those seeking a specific healthcare credential, but this is not confirmed in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly for details specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (484) 628-0100 or visit its website at https://reading.towerhealth.org/academics/health-sciences/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215594 can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
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.