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Williamson College of the Trades
Media, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 106 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 · Phone: (610) 566-1776 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Williamson College of the Trades is a private non-profit trade school in Media, PA offering construction trades and CNC & machining programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Williamson College of the Trades has an 82.7% completion rate, above the state average of 66.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Williamson College of the Trades; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $37,480 | $49,400 | $61,810 |
| Machinists | $39,620 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mason/Masonry | Associate degree | 10 | 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
Williamson College of the Trades is a private non-profit trade school located in Media, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. Its programs cluster around construction trades and CNC & machining, with 21 completers in construction trades programs and 18 in CNC & machining programs among its recent graduates.
Federal completion data shows an 82.7% completion rate at this campus, above the state average of 66.2% for comparable programs. About 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 322 and 39 trade completers reported, this campus appears sized for focused, hands-on training rather than a large multi-program institution. Because specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided, prospective students — including adult career changers — should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Williamson College of the Trades offers construction trades programs and CNC & machining programs, with 21 and 18 completers respectively in recent data. The school reports 3 program offerings total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Williamson College of the Trades is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 66.5% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 82.7%, compared to a state average of 66.2%, placing it above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (610) 566-1776 or check the College Scorecard for the latest figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for updates.
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?
Williamson College of the Trades is a private non-profit school, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than profit-driven, though funding and cost structures can still vary.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?216940.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school at (610) 566-1776 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 in this data; contact the school directly or check with your state's licensing board for construction trades or CNC & machining fields.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Williamson College of the Trades at (610) 566-1776 or visit https://www.williamson.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included in this listing's federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and outcomes across institutions.
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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.