Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $17,104$1,3401564 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician $13,855$790720 Contact Hours6 Months $19,562
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $12,514$3451250 Contact Hours14 Months $16,042
4Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $11,040$1,710900 Contact Hours8 Months $13,584
5Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician $9,240$580900 Contact Hours9 Months $19,138
6Welding Technology/Welder $11,206$675900 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program which is the largest program at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $12,684 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technologystays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.
Living Costs Trends
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$8,520$4,164
2022$8,520$4,164
2023$8,520$4,164
2024$8,520$4,164
2025$8,520$4,164
Living Costs Trends Chart