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Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, Pennsylvania · Public community college
Address: 443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 · Phone: (484) 593-5950 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public trade school in Downingtown, PA offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Chester County Intermediate Unit has an 85.7% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $18,075 and median earnings of $60,347 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Chester County Intermediate Unit is $20,155, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 59.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | $43,564 | $46,282 | $18,075 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public trade and career training campus in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for enrollment. The school's nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and holds active accredited status. Its primary offering is LPN / LVN programs, with 48 completers reported in the program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $18,075, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $60,347. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,155, and 59.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment across the campus is 82 students.
Given its single focused program family in LPN/LVN training, this campus fits students seeking a direct path into practical nursing rather than a broad associate-degree experience. The locale is described as a large suburb, which may suit adult learners balancing commutes or other obligations, though schedule format is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review current outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since costs and aid eligibility can change year to year.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's reported program family is LPN / LVN programs, with 48 completers in that field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and currently holds accredited status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $18,075.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $60,347.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,155.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, oversight, and aid eligibility compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (484) 593-5950 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418427.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-focus LPN/LVN program and large suburb locale may suit career changers seeking a direct entry into practical nursing, though schedule and format details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or state nursing board for LPN licensure requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (484) 593-5950 or visit https://www.chestercountynursing.org/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare other LPN programs in the area.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.