Is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology worth it?

Q: Is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology worth it?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates report median earnings of $47,037 four years after completion, against an average net price of $9,857.

Q: What do Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates earn?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates report median earnings of $34,912 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Pleasant Gap, PA · Public · 2-year

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public, two-year institution in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania (rural area). It awarded 117 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, heavy equipment maintenance technology and cosmetology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$34,912

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,037

Median earnings 10 years after

$41,677

Average net price

$9,857

Completion rate

95%

Completions (2024)

117

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

171

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$41,624	$48,219	51
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	$33,506	$51,750	29
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	$36,515	$51,316	18
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mason/Masonry	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$42,890	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$49,671	N/A
Woodworking	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ground Transportation	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	64
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	13
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	8
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	6
Petroleum Technology/Technician	Associate	6
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	6
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	4
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	2
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	2

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Sources: federal figures for Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.

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