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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,446 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$14,104
cheaper than 20% of comparable schools
Completion rate
67.1%
Median debt at completion
$9,990
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$54,681
earns ~$3,877 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school in Lancaster, PA, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 1,446 students, the school offers trade-focused training alongside other undergraduate programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,104, and 43.3% of students receive Pell Grants. A 67.1% completion rate is reported, which is typical for public community colleges that include transfer students in their counts. Median student debt at completion is $9,990, resulting in a median earnings total of $54,681 ten years after entry.

Reported median earnings are 43% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$46,193
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$42,235
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesassociate degree$39,729
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$32,925
Carpentersassociate degree$31,670
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$30,771
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 16 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringassociate degree$53,358
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$53,358
Architectural Sciences and Technologyassociate degree$42,682
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degree$41,937
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$38,649
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherassociate degree$38,289
Woodworkingassociate degree$36,312
Graphic Communicationsassociate degree$30,119
Mason/Masonryassociate degree$29,685
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$21,052
Computer Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology receive Pell Grants?
43.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What types of programs and credentials are offered?
The school offers associate degrees in trades like HVAC and plumbing, an undergraduate certificate in electrical installation, and associate degrees in mechatronics, plus 15 more programs.
What do graduates of the Mechatronics program typically earn?
The median earnings for the Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering associate degree are $53,358 two years after completion.
What is the reported completion rate for this school?
The completion rate is reported at 67.1%.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology a public or private institution?
It is a public school.

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 216296. 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.