Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Pleasant Gap, PAPublicRural Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

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96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$9,857

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

171

Students

Small campus body

$41,196

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public institution located in the rural setting of Pleasant Gap, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 171 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

171 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Certificates

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences56% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $51,750

Earnings 5yr: $49,757

Debt: $4,400

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $51,316

Earnings 5yr: $39,388

Debt: N/A

Precision Metal Working.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $49,671

Earnings 5yr: $45,558

Debt: N/A

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $48,219

Earnings 5yr: $39,835

Debt: $19,279

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $42,890

Earnings 5yr: $41,294

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ground Transportation.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mason/Masonry.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Woodworking.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,857

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

56%

Pell Grants

51%

Take Loans

61%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,196

+1% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$41,677

Completion Signals

95%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

87%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,480

Est. Monthly Payment

$81/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%

Men

65%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

55%

Part-Time Share

19%

Avg Family Income

$38,856

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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Pleasant Gap, PAPublicRural Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

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Add to list:

96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$9,857

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

171

Students

Small campus body

$41,196

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

171 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Certificates

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences56% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $51,750

Earnings 5yr: $49,757

Debt: $4,400

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $51,316

Earnings 5yr: $39,388

Debt: N/A

Precision Metal Working.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $49,671

Earnings 5yr: $45,558

Debt: N/A

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $48,219

Earnings 5yr: $39,835

Debt: $19,279

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $42,890

Earnings 5yr: $41,294

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ground Transportation.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mason/Masonry.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Woodworking.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,857

Financial Assistance & Support

56%

Pell Grants

51%

Take Loans

61%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,196

+1% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$41,677

Completion Signals

95%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

87%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,480

Est. Monthly Payment

$81/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

35%

Men

65%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

55%

Part-Time Share

19%

Avg Family Income

$38,856

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