Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Public in Lancaster, PA. 8 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering welding, Drafting/CAD, carpentry, electrician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 83 | $54,231 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 56 | $49,867 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 19 | $48,073 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 41 | $46,977 | $10,814 | $123 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 20 | $40,854 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 31 | $40,393 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 17 | $40,269 | $11,656 | $132 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 3 | 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
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $48,073 one year out, 6% below the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Carpenters (associate degree): graduates earned $40,393 one year out, 41% below the national median for carpentry associate degree programs ($68,032).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $40,854 one year out, 9% below the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (associate degree): graduates earned $40,269 one year out, 23% below the national median for construction trades associate degree programs ($52,390).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork (Lancaster, PA), about 0 miles away
- Champ's Barber School (Lancaster, PA), about 1 miles away
- Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster (Lancaster, PA), about 3 miles away
- Empire Beauty School-Lancaster (Lancaster, PA), about 3 miles away
- Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (Willow Street, PA), about 4 miles away
Before you apply
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Carpentry: Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
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.