Vocational Programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Number of Vocational Programs	Average Tuition & Fees
23	$16,996

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 next 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 Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. 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.²The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Career and Vocational Programs

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 offline.

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

Total Number of Career Programs
	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs	NOT OFFERED	6	13	NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each career program with offered degrees. The number on each columns denotes the number of completers on the program last year. The numbers includes completers through on-campus classes and partial online classes as well as complete online classes.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	6	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	6	NOT OFFERED
Woodworking	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	68	NOT OFFERED

Important Statistics for Prospective Students

The acceptance ratio at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 82.64% and graduation rate is 77%. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 an the retention rate is 78%.

Key Academics Stats
Acceptance Rate	83%
Graduation Rate	77%
Retention Rate	78%(full-time), 85% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10 to 1
Student Population	131 Students
Number of Faculties	20 Faculties
Number of Staffs	30 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 service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Certificate Programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Largest Programs Costs and Completion Time

2024 Average Costs of Attendance

Career and Vocational Programs

Important Statistics for Prospective Students

On-Campus Student Services