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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · City · 4,464 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As a special mission affiliate of Penn State, Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport is nationally renowned for its emphasis on hands-on, applied technology education. The institution excels in high-demand fields, offering top-tier programs in engineering technologies, nursing and health sciences, and advanced manufacturing within industry-grade, state-of-the-art laboratories. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy an active campus culture defined by NCAA Division III athletics, over 60 student organizations, and a close-knit, collaborative community. What truly sets Penn College apart is its remarkable 96% graduate placement rate and its direct partnerships with industry leaders, ensuring graduates are immediately competitive in the workforce.


Wikipedia:The Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public college in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States, and it is a self-governing entity of Pennsylvania State University. It is an applied technology college that offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in more than 100 fields of study. The college's student body is 64% male and 86% are full-time.

Location
Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
92 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$33,192
Out-of-state COA
$40,932
Avg net price
$25,110
Room & board
$12,818
In-state tuition
$18,240
Out-of-state tuition
$25,980
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,065
$30–48k
$19,090
$48–75k
$21,546
$75–110k
$27,465
$110k+
$30,533
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Essay Requirements

Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
37%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
10%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,995
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,567
Median debt
$23,961
Monthly loan payment
$254
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,475$26,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,189
Student Body
Men 65%Women 35%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$54,391
Independent students
21%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,995
10 years after entry
$52,567
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians49
Business Administration, Management and Operations49
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians37
Human Services, General31
Design and Applied Arts28
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions26
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians23
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians23
Construction Management21
Architectural Sciences and Technology20
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection19
Polymer/Plastics Engineering18
Health and Medical Administrative Services18
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16
Civil Engineering16
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Institutional
Endowment
$34M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
56%
Avg faculty salary
$9,818/mo
Instructional spend/student
$20,672
Federal loan rate
60%

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