Uniontown and Hermitage campuses included on U.S. Department of Education’s 2026 College Affordability and Transparency List
UNIONTOWN, Pa. and HERMITAGE, Pa. – Two Laurel campuses have been recognized for affordability in the U.S. Department of Education’s 2026 College Affordability and Transparency List. Laurel Technical Institute in Uniontown and Hermitage are both included among two-year, private for-profit institutions with the lowest net prices.
The College Affordability and Transparency Center was created by the U.S. Department of Education to help students and families better understand and compare college costs. Its annual Lowest Net Price lists identify the 10% of institutions with the lowest net prices within each higher education sector.
According to the 2026 data, Laurel Technical Institute in Hermitage has an average net price of $6,914, while Uniontown has an average net price of $6,925. Both are substantially below the $23,471 national average for two-year, private for-profit institutions included in the U.S. Department of Education data.
What Does “Net Price” Mean?
Net price is different from a school’s published tuition. The U.S. Department of Education defines net price as the amount a student pays to attend an institution for an academic year after scholarships and grants are subtracted from the total cost of attendance.
Because financial aid varies by student, the actual amount an individual student pays may be different. However, average net price can provide students and families with another useful measure when comparing the potential cost of attending different colleges.
Making Career Training More Accessible
Affordability can be an important consideration for students who want to prepare for a new career without pursuing a traditional four-year college path. Laurel’s inclusion on the federal Lowest Net Price list provides prospective students and families with an independent data point to consider when evaluating their education options.
Laurel’s Uniontown and Hermitage campuses offer career-focused education in fields including healthcare, skilled trades, technology, and other in-demand areas. Programs are designed to combine classroom instruction with hands-on training that helps students develop skills relevant to their chosen professions.
For more than 35 years, Laurel has focused on providing education that can help students move from the classroom toward a new career while offering support throughout their educational journey.
Understanding the Cost of Your Education
Prospective students should consider more than published tuition when comparing colleges. Grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid may affect what an eligible student ultimately pays.
Laurel’s Financial Aid team can help eligible students understand available financial aid options and navigate the financial aid process. Students are also encouraged to use each institution’s Net Price Calculator to estimate costs based on their individual circumstances.
Interested in learning more about Laurel? Explore programs available at the Uniontown and Hermitage campuses or contact Laurel to speak with an Admissions representative about your career training options.
About the College Affordability and Transparency List
The College Affordability and Transparency Center is maintained by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education with support from the National Center for Education Statistics. The annual lists are generated using data collected through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and are designed to provide students and parents with information about college costs.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2026 College Affordability and Transparency List.