Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology provides hands-on training in 24 associate degree programs and 4 certificate programs, primarily in skilled trades, technology, and business. The college emphasizes practical skills taught by faculty with industry experience, preparing students for high-demand jobs. Thaddeus Stevens College has strong employer connections, with 18 job opportunities per graduate and a 97% placement rate into employment or further education. The school also offers an In-Field Work Experience program and hosts career fairs to connect students with potential employers.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
14 trade programs at Thaddeus Stevens Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
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Electrical Installation
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66 | $39,286/yr | $5,500 |
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Construction Management Technology
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
63 | $36,873/yr | — |
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Electrical Repair Technology
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60 | $55,386/yr | $10,966 |
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Computer Engineering
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60 | $48,257/yr | — |
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Welding & Metalworking
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59 | $52,298/yr | $12,000 |
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Carpentry
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57 | $37,611/yr | $7,231 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
54 | $41,954/yr | $8,977 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
54 | $35,020/yr | $10,610 |
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Mechatronics & Robotics
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51 | $47,508/yr | — |
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Architectural Technology
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50 | $43,244/yr | — |
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Woodworking
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47 | $38,305/yr | $9,373 |
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Masonry
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46 | $33,525/yr | — |
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Drafting & Design Technology
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42 | $36,002/yr | $11,940 |
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Graphic Communications
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29 | $26,870/yr | $8,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 14 trade and vocational programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.