Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is a public two-year institution located in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, in a rural fringe setting in central Pennsylvania near State College. CPI provides a wide array of vocational certificate programs across healthcare, skilled trades, and automotive fields, serving as a regional workforce development center.

The school enrolled 195 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports an 89% completion rate and an 84% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). CPI offers 11 programs including Licensed Practical Nurse Training, HVAC Technology, Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, Petroleum Technology, Autobody/Collision Repair, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Automotive Mechanics, Health Care Administration, Welding Technology, and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology. Programs are offered at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

With a quality score of 72.50/100, CPI serves as a comprehensive vocational training center for central Pennsylvania residents. The breadth of its program offerings — spanning healthcare, construction trades, manufacturing, and transportation — makes it a versatile option for students exploring multiple career pathways in the skilled trades and allied health fields without needing to relocate to a larger metropolitan area.