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New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, Pennsylvania · private for-profit · mainly awards associate degrees · 700 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$8,361
cheaper than 52% of comparable schools
Completion rate
78.4%
Median debt at completion
$9,567
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$44,814
earns ~$5,359.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit school in New Castle, PA that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves about 700 students across various trade programs and offers undergraduate certificates as well.

What to know

The average annual net price is $8,361 after aid, and the median student debt at completion is $9,567. Reported completion stands at 78.4%, with median earnings 10 years after entry reported at $44,814.

Net price is 41% below the Pennsylvania median ($14,104) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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62% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Pennsylvania.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$36,914
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$35,823
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$33,993
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$32,806
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$31,133
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$29,092
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,019
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degree$24,035
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificate$19,455
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?
New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit school.
What programs are offered and at what level?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in Ground Transportation, Precision Metal Working, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, plus seven more programs beyond these trades.
How much do graduates typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion range from $36,914 for Ground Transportation down to $32,806 for HVAC, with 10-year typical earnings at $44,814.
What is the completion rate?
The reported completion rate is 78.4%.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, 62% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Community College of Beaver CountyMonaca$6,93728.5%$45,090
Butler County Community CollegeButler$6,23330.2%$38,891
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,57618.3%$45,391
Erie Institute of Technology IncErie$30,16472.1%$41,951
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 214290. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.