CDE Career Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

CDE Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 311 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.45% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,894 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $24,554 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 311 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.45%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 454

CDE Career Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about CDE Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is CDE Career Institute?

CDE Career Institute is located in Tannersville, PA (ZIP 18372).

Is CDE Career Institute public or private?

CDE Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does CDE Career Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $24,554.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$24,554

How big is CDE Career Institute?

Total enrollment: 311 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 454 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at CDE Career Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 63.45%.

First-year retention: 73.1%.

What do graduates of CDE Career Institute earn?

Median earnings: $31,972 six years after entry; $30,894 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

81.98% of students receive Pell grants.

What is CDE Career Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is CDE Career Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.45%; median earnings $30,894 at 10 years; net price $24,554. 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 CDE Career Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$24,554
2024 Value

In 2024 CDE Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,554.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$98,216 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$24,554 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 CDE Career Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

96.87% 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 CDE Career Institute 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 CDE Career Institute 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——$18,450
2014——$22,362
2015——$21,896
2016——$23,704
2017——$24,553
2018——$27,260
2019——$26,753
2020——$20,543
2021——$30,261
2022——$31,615
2023——$29,396

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

CDE Career Institute reported total enrollment of about 311 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.2%), Hispanic or Latino (37.0%), and White (19.3%). About 81.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CDE Career Institute in 2024 is 311 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 454 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

73.1%
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 Black or African American at 39.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

27.92% 100% Completion Time

63.45% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27.92% of students graduating from CDE Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: 20% male / 80% female
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 63% male / 37% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for CDE Career Institute.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$30,894 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

214.55% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for CDE Career Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: 75 completions

2. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 38 completions

Most popular programs at CDE Career Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for CDE Career Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CDE Career Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,039

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

CDE Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tannersville, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. Enrollment is approximately 311 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.2%), Hispanic or Latino (37.0%), White (19.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.45%. Approximately 81.98% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Tannersville, PA 18372

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

CDE Career Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CDE Career Institute located?

CDE Career Institute is located in Tannersville, PA.

How much does CDE Career Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,554 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at CDE Career Institute?

CDE Career Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 454 students, Black or African American (39.2%), Hispanic or Latino (37.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of CDE Career Institute earn?

Median earnings are $31,972 six years after entry and $30,894 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at CDE Career Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 63.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do CDE Career Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is CDE Career Institute public or private?

CDE Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tannersville, PA.

Is CDE Career Institute an HBCU?

No. CDE Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is CDE Career Institute a tribal college?

No. CDE Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is CDE Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CDE Career Institute reports 37.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is CDE Career Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for CDE Career Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • 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.