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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
Oil City, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA 16301 · Phone: 81467730971311 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School is a public trade school in Oil City, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 48.3% completion rate, below the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $13,500 and median earnings of $38,161 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Venango County Area Vocational Technical School is $21,825, and federal financial aid can be used here, with 70.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $33,504 | $36,049 | $14,677 |
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
Venango County Area Vocational Technical School is a public trade school located in Oil City, Pennsylvania, in a remote town setting. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus is focused on a single program family, awarding LPN / LVN programs, with 27 completers recorded in federal data and a total undergraduate enrollment of 59.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 48.3%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $38,161. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $21,825, and 70.8% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students focused specifically on entering the LPN / LVN field, given its single program family. Whether the program length fits an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should contact the school directly for schedule details. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, its only listed program family, with 27 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here. 70.8% of students receive Pell Grants, per federal data.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.3%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,161, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $21,825, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and different funding sources than for-profit institutions, though actual costs should be confirmed directly.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing the LPN / LVN program are not reported in this data; contact the school or check state nursing board requirements directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 81467730971311 or visit its website at https://www.vtc1.org/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard link to compare other institutions offering LPN / LVN programs.
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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.