Is New Castle School of Trades worth it?
New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit, two-year institution in New Castle, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 399 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, electrician and welding technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,870
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,940
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,814
Average net price
$8,361
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
399
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
700
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $41,747 | $52,611 | 79 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,509 | $49,887 | 78 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $36,826 | $54,636 | 74 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $29,655 | $42,304 | 65 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate | $38,074 | $53,648 | 62 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $38,321 | N/A | 34 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $43,671 | $56,532 | 27 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | $36,916 | $63,098 | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $37,288 | N/A | 18 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate | $31,601 | N/A | 17 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $25,187 | N/A |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Associate | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 90 |
| Electrician | Associate | 66 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 48 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
| Building Construction Technology/Technician | Associate | 35 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 29 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 27 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 12 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician | Associate | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for New Castle School of Trades. 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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