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Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705 · Phone: 57082265398 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public trade school in Wilkes Barre, 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 52.0% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $17,678 and median earnings of $48,705 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is $25,478, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 58.9% of students receive 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 | 39 | $38,474 | $35,060 | $17,678 |
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
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public trade school located in Wilkes Barre, PA, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus focuses on a single program family, LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 39 completions among an undergraduate enrollment of 85 students.
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate here is 52.0%, which is below the state average of 66.2% for similar programs. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $17,678, and median earnings ten years after entry were $48,705. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,478, and 58.9% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus centers on a single LPN track, which suggests a fit for students seeking a focused, licensure-oriented nursing pathway rather than a broad multi-program campus. Because the program is nursing-specific, it may suit career changers who have already decided on practical nursing as a goal, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review the U.S. Department of Education 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 LPN / LVN programs, with 39 completions reported in that program family. It is the sole program family listed for this location.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,678, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $48,705, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $25,478 per year.
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 eligibility for state and federal support compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm the schedule.
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 official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?365383.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused LPN program, which may suit those who have already targeted practical nursing as a career path, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensure requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school at 57082265398 or visit https://www.wbpracnsg.com/ for details on LPN licensing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 57082265398 or visit its website at https://www.wbpracnsg.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?365383 to compare similar 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.