Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ★ Hidden gem
Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania · Public · 171 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,203 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,518 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,640 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,817 |
| All families (average) | $9,857 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,219 | +$11,721 | clears the bar | $16,139 | 1.4 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,750 | +$15,252 | clears the bar | $4,400 | 0.3 yrs |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,316 | +$14,818 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,890 | +$6,392 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,671 | +$13,173 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 95% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.