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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 · Phone: (814) 269-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public trade/career school in Johnstown, PA offering surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The state average completion rate is 66.2%, and median graduate debt is $24,250 with median earnings of $66,125 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $44,356 | $19,000 |
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
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public campus located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its offerings is a surgical technologist program, which has graduated 6 completers according to federal data. The campus serves an undergraduate enrollment of 1,808 students in a small suburban setting.
Federal Scorecard data shows the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 66.2%, though this campus's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $66,125. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused surgical technologist credential within a larger public university setting, though whether the program length fits an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a surgical technologist program, which has produced 6 completers according to federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 66.2%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $66,125.
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 public institution, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid eligibility compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on program duration.
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 outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215284.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this program fits an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss program format.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (814) 269-7000 or visit their website at https://www.upj.pitt.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering surgical technologist programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.