Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

84/100 · earnings-weighted

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401

🌐 www.fayettecti.org/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 71%

Outcomes

68/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

71%

Graduation Rate

92%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$21,404

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program ▼

100% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$161,546

Avg Monthly Rent

$944

1-Year Change

+7.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,229

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$43,507

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

74.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

88.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$42,251	$45,717	-18%	#640 of 757	#652	$12,150

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $161,546
Avg rent near campus: $944/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15468 (9.7% cap, New Salem)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

76%

Receive Pell Grants

95%

Take Out Loans

$21,404

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$23,414

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 25 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 6 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 4 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

84%

Women

45%

Traditional Age (18-24)

100%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%

Black 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~69 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%

25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program?

The graduation rate at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program a good school?

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program?

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program has a total enrollment of 69 students.

Is there rental demand near Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program?

Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 69 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Uniontown area.

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