Vocational Programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a 2-4 year, public school located in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. Its published tuition & fees of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program, which is the largest program at the school, is $16,996 for the academic year 2023-2024.

A total of 131 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 77%. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has 23 vocational programs.

Largest Programs Costs and Completion Time

The largest program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2024 tuition & fees are $16,996. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.

The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training $16,996 $1,315 1,564 Hours 12 Months
National Average $18,035 - 1,202 Hours 12.85 Months
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology / Technician $12,860 $495 720 Hours 6 Months
National Average $19,562 - 648 Hours 11.00 Months
Cosmetology / Cosmetologist $11,790 $120 1,250 Hours 14 Months
National Average $16,042 - 1,375 Hours 11.73 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology / Technician $10,360 $1,452 900 Hours 8 Months
National Average $13,584 - 512 Hours 9.97 Months
Autobody / Collision and Repair Technology / Technician $8,650 $135 900 Hours 9 Months
National Average $19,138 - 688 Hours 11.25 Months
Welding Technology / Welder $10,230 $505 900 Hours 9 Months
National Average $10,695 - 753 Hours 9.71 Months

2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $16,996 at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,315. The total cost of attendance is $30,995 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$16,996
Books & Supplies$1,315
Room & Board$8,520
Other Living Expenses$4,164
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$30,995
1Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFERED613NOT OFFERED

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology offers 19 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.

The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
WoodworkingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 49 NOT OFFERED

Important Statistics for Prospective Students

The graduation rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 77%. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 an the retention rate is 78%.

Key Academics Stats
Acceptance Rate95%
Graduation Rate77%
Retention Rate78%(full-time), 85% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Student Population131 Students
Number of Faculties20 Faculties
Number of Staffs30 Staffs

On-Campus Student Services

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided
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