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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Public community college
Address: 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904 · Phone: (814) 262-6400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public trade and career school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and lineman programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has a 38.2% completion rate, below the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $38,752 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 17.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $64,550 | $106,230 | $117,940 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,480 | $43,310 | $47,480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 9 | $89,120 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $34,001 | $34,420 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $22,834 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | $34,001 | $34,420 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public community college in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards trade and career credentials most often in medical billing & coding, medical assistant programs, and lineman schools, alongside welding, radiology tech, and EMT training programs, across 7 program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.2%, which is below the state average of 66.2% for similar institutions. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $38,752. About 17.7% of students received Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 788 undergraduates enrolled and about 50 trade program completers reported, this campus fits students pursuing shorter, career-focused certificates in healthcare support, skilled trades, or emergency services rather than long, degree-heavy tracks — a setting that can suit adult learners or career changers, though this is based only on the program families listed, not confirmed schedules. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College offers 7 program families, most notably medical billing & coding, medical assistant programs, and lineman schools, along with welding, radiology tech, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.2%, which is below the state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,752, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (814) 262-6400 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal aid programs compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?414911).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families listed, such as medical billing & coding and EMT training, are typically shorter, career-focused credentials, which may appeal to adult career changers, though specific schedules are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm requirements for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pennsylvania Highlands Community College at (814) 262-6400 or visit https://www.pennhighlands.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?414911) to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.