What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Electrical Installation, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working. It also lists Ground Transportation and seven other programs beyond these specific trades.

What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?

Reported median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants are $31,839.

How many students finish the program?

The school reports a completion rate of 89.1%. This figure may undercount transfer-outs common in public community colleges.

What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?

The school has 59 students enrolled. This small size suggests a focused environment rather than a large lecture hall setting.

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Somerset County Technology Center

Somerset, Pennsylvania · public · mainly awards certificates · 59 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$14,444

cheaper than 19% of comparable schools

Completion rate

89.1%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$37,558

earns ~$2,600.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Somerset County Technology Center is a public school in Somerset, PA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students interested in hands-on trades like nursing, cosmetology, and carpentry. The school reports a completion rate of 89.1% based on federal data.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,444. Typical median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,558. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the available data.

Net price is 2% above the Pennsylvania median ($14,104) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$31,839
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Forestry	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mason/Masonry	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Electrical Installation, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working. It also lists Ground Transportation and seven other programs beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?: Reported median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants are $31,839.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports a completion rate of 89.1%. This figure may undercount transfer-outs common in public community colleges.
What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?: The school has 59 students enrolled. This small size suggests a focused environment rather than a large lecture hall setting.
Is this school public or private?: Somerset County Technology Center is a public school.

Other options in Pennsylvania

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
All-State Career School	Essington	$18,205	61.7%	$38,495
Community College of Allegheny County	Pittsburgh	$13,970	25.3%	$39,449
Community College of Beaver County	Monaca	$6,937	28.5%	$45,090
Butler County Community College	Butler	$6,233	30.2%	$38,891
Delaware County Community College	Media	$6,576	18.3%	$45,391
Erie Institute of Technology Inc	Erie	$30,164	72.1%	$41,951

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 457943. 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.