Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Tuition &
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 279 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.91% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,566 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,505 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 279 86.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 51.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 38.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 446
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is located in Willow Street, PA (ZIP 17584).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center public or private?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Lancaster County Career and Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,505.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,185 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,146 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,146 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,146 |
How big is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 279 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 446 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 90.91%.
First-year retention: 81.0%.
What do graduates of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $44,987 six years after entry; $44,566 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,250.
56.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (123 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (17 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (15 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (13 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (4 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.91%; median earnings $44,566 at 10 years; net price $17,505. 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 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,505
2024 Value
In 2024 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,505.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,020 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,505 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 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.68% 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 Lancaster County Career and 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 Lancaster County Career and 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 | — | — | $8,652 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,589 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,699 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,695 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,873 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,507 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,295 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,095 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,729 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,422 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,866 |
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
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 279 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (23.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%). About 56.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center in 2024 is 279 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 446 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.0%
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 38.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
90.91% 100% Completion Time
90.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 90.91% of students graduating from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12% male / 88% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 82% male / 18% female
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 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 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$15,250 Median Student Debt
$44,566 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
536.48% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 123 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 17 completions
3. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 15 completions
4. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 13 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 4 completions
6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lancaster County Career and Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lancaster County Career and Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,321
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,157
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public institution located in Willow Street, PA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Enrollment is approximately 279 students. Student body composition includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (23.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.91%. Approximately 56.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Willow Street, PA 17584
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.91% graduation rate, Lancaster County Career and 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 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center located?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is located in Willow Street, PA.
How much does Lancaster County Career and Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,505 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 446 students, White (38.4%), Black or African American (23.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
About 51.5% of students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $44,987 six years after entry and $44,566 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 90.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lancaster County Career and Technology Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,250.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center public or private?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public institution located in Willow Street, PA.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.5%).
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lancaster County Career and 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.