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Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697 · Phone: (724) 925-4077 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Westmoreland County Community College is a public trade school in Youngwood, PA offering medical billing & coding, culinary arts, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Westmoreland County Community College has a 30.9% completion rate, below the 66.2% Pennsylvania state average, with median graduate debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $37,439 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Westmoreland County Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 28.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,010 | $43,910 | $47,370 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Dental assistants | $38,040 | $47,930 | $56,840 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Electricians | $45,600 | $67,600 | $95,500 |
| Machinists | $39,620 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $46,770 | $68,080 | $91,820 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
Westmoreland County Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. Because it is a public institution participating in Title IV programs, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its most-awarded trade programs are medical billing & coding, culinary & pastry arts, and phlebotomy, drawn from a broader list of 30 programs across fields like HVAC, welding, electrician training, dental hygiene, and surgical technology.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.9%, below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,439. About 28.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus offers both short career-training certificates and longer associate-degree pathways across its 30 programs, which can suit adult students or career changers depending on the specific program length, though exact durations are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current program details, accreditation status, and outcomes directly with the college or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Westmoreland County Community College offers 30 programs, with the most-awarded being medical billing & coding, culinary & pastry arts, and phlebotomy. Other program families include HVAC, welding, electrician training, dental hygiene, dental assisting, radiology technology, CNC machining, plumbing, medical assisting, and surgical technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its overall accreditor is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student 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 30.9%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt for graduates is $11,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,439, 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 (724) 925-4077 or visit https://westmoreland.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm the duration of specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216825, or by contacting the college directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (724) 925-4077 to ask about specific program requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Westmoreland County Community College at (724) 925-4077 or through its website, https://westmoreland.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216825 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.