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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Pennsylvania
12 schools in Pennsylvania offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (7 of them public), with 7 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,129 a year after finishing, compared with $62,165 nationally.
All heavy equipment mechanic programs in Pennsylvania
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $64,410 | $77,955 | $12,000 | $18,690 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyPleasant Gap, PA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | $48,857 | $51,750 | $4,400 | $17,618 |
| New Castle School of TradesNew Castle, PA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 27 | $41,129 | n/a | $8,352 | n/a |
| Philadelphia Technician TrainingPhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 63 | $28,653 | $26,540 | $9,500 | $23,000 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,757 |
| Johnson CollegeScranton, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $22,100 |
| Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, PA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,350 |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,850 |
| Reading Area Community CollegeReading, PA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,630 |
| Reading Area Community CollegeReading, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,630 |
| Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh, PA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,018 |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing EducationYork, PA | Public technical school | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $20,321 |
Cities with the most programs: Philadelphia (2), Williamsport (1), Pleasant Gap (1), New Castle (1), Scranton (1), Nanticoke (1), Bethlehem (1), Reading (1), Pittsburgh (1), Youngwood (1), York (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Pennsylvania?
12 schools in Pennsylvania awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which heavy equipment mechanic program in Pennsylvania has the highest earnings?
Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $64,410 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Pennsylvania?
By yearly tuition and fees, Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem charges $5,850 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do heavy equipment mechanic graduates make in Pennsylvania?
The typical certificate program in Pennsylvania reported median earnings of $41,129 one year after graduation and $39,145 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.