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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 750 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Phone: (717) 299-7731 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2026 · Warning · Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public trade school in Lancaster, PA offering welding, construction trades, and HVAC programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has a 70.7% completion rate, near the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,990 and median earnings of $54,681 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; contact the school for current tuition. Federal aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 43.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Construction laborers | $37,480 | $49,400 | $61,810 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
| Electricians | $45,600 | $67,600 | $95,500 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $46,770 | $68,080 | $91,820 |
| Machinists | $39,620 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $45,910 | $61,740 | $73,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 56 | $43,349 | $42,235 | $8,977 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 40 | $49,565 | $46,193 | $12,000 |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 31 | $36,722 | $31,670 | $7,231 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 31 | $49,565 | $46,193 | $12,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | $30,771 | $5,500 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 17 | $30,790 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 17 | $37,027 | $32,925 | $10,610 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Associate degree | 15 | $39,659 | $39,729 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 12 | $49,565 | $46,193 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | $37,027 | $32,925 | $10,610 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | $37,027 | $32,925 | $10,610 |
| Mason/Masonry | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | 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
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public trade and career-training campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid — including FAFSA and Pell Grants — can be used here. Across 14 program families, the college's most-completed trade programs are welding schools, construction trades programs, and HVAC schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 70.7%, which is near the state average of 66.2%. Median debt among graduates is $9,990, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,681. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 43.3% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
With 276 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,446, and a small-city locale, this campus fits students pursuing hands-on, program-specific training in welding, construction, or HVAC fields. Program lengths for individual offerings are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students — including adult career-changers — should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers 14 program families, with the most-completed being welding schools, construction trades programs, and HVAC schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with accreditation status listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal 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?
The completion rate is 70.7%, which is near the state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,990, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,681, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (717) 299-7731 or visit stevenscollege.edu for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state-based aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216296.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules for adult learners, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
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 to learn about credentials tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology at (717) 299-7731 or through its website, https://stevenscollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.