Somerset County Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Somerset County Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Somerset, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 59 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.96% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,558 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,444 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 59 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.96%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 32.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 74
Somerset County Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Somerset County Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Somerset County Technology Center?
Somerset County Technology Center is located in Somerset, PA (ZIP 15501-4309).
Is Somerset County Technology Center public or private?
Somerset County Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Somerset County Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,444.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,370 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,110 |
How big is Somerset County Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 59 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 74 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Somerset County Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 86.96%.
First-year retention: 76.7%.
What do graduates of Somerset County Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $36,986 six years after entry; $37,558 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
30.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Somerset County Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (12 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (11 completions)
- Real Estate Development (3 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (1 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (1 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (1 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (1 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Somerset County Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.96%; median earnings $37,558 at 10 years; net price $14,444. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Somerset County Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,444
2024 Value
In 2024 Somerset County Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,444.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,776 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,444 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Somerset County Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Somerset County Technology Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Somerset County Technology Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $5,504 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,129 |
| 2015 | — | — | $9,547 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,820 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,314 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,382 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,505 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,358 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,758 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,519 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,620 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Somerset County Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 59 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (96.6%), Black or African American (1.7%), and Two or More Races (1.7%). About 30.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Somerset County Technology Center in 2024 is 59 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 74 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 96.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
86.96% 100% Completion Time
86.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 86.96% of students graduating from Somerset County Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 100% male / 0% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9% male / 91% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Somerset County Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$37,558 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
550.06% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Somerset County Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 12 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 3 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 1 completions
5. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1 completions
6. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 1 completions
7. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 1 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Somerset County Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Somerset County Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Somerset County Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,415
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Somerset County Technology Center is a public institution located in Somerset, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 59 students. Student body composition includes White (96.6%), Black or African American (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.96%. Approximately 30.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Somerset, PA 15501-4309
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.96% graduation rate, Somerset County Technology Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Somerset County Technology Center located?
Somerset County Technology Center is located in Somerset, PA.
How much does Somerset County Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,444 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Somerset County Technology Center?
Somerset County Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 74 students, White (96.6%), Black or African American (1.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Somerset County Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $36,986 six years after entry and $37,558 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Somerset County Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Somerset County Technology Center public or private?
Somerset County Technology Center is a public institution located in Somerset, PA.
Is Somerset County Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Somerset County Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Somerset County Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Somerset County Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Somerset County Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Somerset County Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Somerset County Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Somerset County Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.