Pennsylvania requires 1,440 training hours — among the highest in the country. On a full-time schedule, that's 15–18 months. For working adults who can't attend daytime classes, evening and weekend programs stretch to 18–24 months but let you keep your paycheck. HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) runs the most affordable evening option. Fortis Institute offers day and evening tracks at premium pricing but with no waitlist.
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Harrisburg / Lancaster / Lebanon / York
~$8,000–$12,000
Evening cohorts available. 4 campuses across central PA. UPMC Pinnacle and WellSpan Health clinicals. Most affordable evening option in the state.
Scranton / Erie / Forty Fort
~$18,000–$22,000
Day AND evening tracks. Multiple start dates. No waitlist. NE and NW Pennsylvania campuses.
Scranton
~$12,000–$15,000
Part-time evening program — 18–20 months. Designed specifically for working adults.
Lancaster
~$14,000–$16,000
Evening scheduling. Penn Medicine / Lancaster General Hospital clinicals. Strong Amish Country healthcare demand.
Pittsburgh / Lester (Philly suburbs)
~$20,000–$25,000
Day and evening in both major PA metros. Multiple start dates.
Pell Grant — Up to $7,395. Covers most HACC tuition.
PA State Grant (PHEAA) — State need-based aid through the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency.
WIOA — Contact PA CareerLink for training grants.
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