Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Public in Pleasant Gap, PA. 9 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering auto technician, cosmetology, diesel/heavy equipment, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 16 | $48,857 | $4,400 | $50 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 49 | $46,929 | $17,200 | $195 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $48,857 one year out, 20% below the national median for diesel/heavy equipment certificate programs ($61,118).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $46,929 one year out, 6% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (University Park, PA), about 9 miles away
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (University Park, PA), about 9 miles away
- South Hills School of Business & Technology (State College, PA), about 10 miles away
- Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (Lewistown, PA), about 21 miles away
- Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (Clearfield, PA), about 37 miles away
Before you apply
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.