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South Hills School of Business & Technology
State College, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 480 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801 · Phone: (814) 234-7755 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Other · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Jul 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit trade school in State College, PA offering radiology, medical billing and coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.
South Hills School of Business & Technology has a 72.8% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $16,000 and median earnings of $35,539 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for South Hills School of Business & Technology; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 50.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| 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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $56,354 | $52,107 | $19,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $28,307 | $26,353 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | $22,251 | $17,624 | not reported |
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
South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit trade and career school located in State College, Pennsylvania, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. The school's most-awarded programs are radiology and sonography programs, medical billing and coding programs, and medical assistant programs, with six program families offered in total.
According to federal data, South Hills School of Business & Technology has a completion rate of 72.8%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $35,539. About 50.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 260 undergraduates and 63 trade program completers reported, this campus appears sized for concentrated, career-focused training rather than broad general education. The program mix — concentrated in medical and allied-health fields — may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare support roles, though specific program lengths are not reported here, so career changers should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes using the College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South Hills School of Business & Technology offers six program families, most notably radiology and sonography programs, medical billing and coding programs, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.8%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $35,539, 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 (814) 234-7755 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and the type of institutional aid available compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through ABHES and ACCSC directly, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216083.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's concentration in medical and allied-health programs may appeal to career changers, but since program lengths and schedules are not reported here, prospective students should confirm fit directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South Hills School of Business & Technology by phone at (814) 234-7755 or through its website at https://www.southhills.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons with other nearby schools are not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up and compare similar programs in the area.
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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.