New Castle School of Trades
New Castle, Pennsylvania · Private, for-profit · 700 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,038 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,904 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,822 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,817 |
| All families (average) | $8,361 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,611 | +$16,113 | clears the bar | $6,664 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $54,636 | +$18,138 | clears the bar | $11,939 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,304 | +$5,806 | clears the bar | $8,758 | 1.5 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's Degree | $53,648 | +$17,150 | clears the bar | $10,164 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $49,887 | +$13,389 | clears the bar | $11,087 | 0.8 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,288 | +$790 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate's Degree | $31,601 | -$4,897 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate's Degree | $63,098 | +$26,600 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,321 | +$1,823 | clears the bar | $10,249 | 5.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $56,532 | +$20,034 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,187 | -$11,311 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 76% 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.