Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, PA
Public
Main Campus
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Rankings
Affordability87
Retention59
Graduation78
Earnings24
Diversity2
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Academics
Academics at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
-
Bachelor’s
17%
Associate’s
83%
Certificate
Cert
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Health Professions and Related Programs39%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies31%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Precision Production7%
Transportation and Materials Moving20%
Admissions
Getting into Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
53%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
-
In-State Tuition
-
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$79
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $7K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $17K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $10K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
83%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 81% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 88% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 62% | 52% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
94%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $48K | $43K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $38K | $32K |
Students
Students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
218
Undergraduates
89%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 96% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 8% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 28% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
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