Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center ★ Hidden gem
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Public · 220 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,019 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,277 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,110 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,786 |
| $110k and up | $22,232 |
| All families (average) | $12,419 |
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 | $56,217 | +$19,719 | clears the bar | $14,109 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,982 | +$1,484 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,853 | +$1,355 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,007 | +$13,509 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.