Johnson College
- The mission of Johnson college is to provide a foundation of education and skills necessary for specialized employment, career advancement and life long learning.
School Highlights
Johnson College serves 480 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 125% over five years.
| Johnson College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 108 staff | 56 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Johnson College is a private, two-year college, offering 12 degree programs of study, focuses on providing students with the technical skills and general education needed to succeed in a demanding, industry-driven world. Since its founding in 1918 as a trade school, over the years it has evolved to college status. Its programs remain current as a result of keeping up with ever-changing technology. An experienced, dedicated faculty brings years of industrial experience into the classroom from the world of work. The average student to faculty ratio is 17/1 allowing for a more personalized learning environment. Johnson college is located on the 65-acre campus are classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and student housing units. A library, clinic, cafeteria, student center, exercise room, and gymnasium are facilities provided to compliment the students' college experience. Johnson college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis Institute-ScrantonPrivate for-profit281 students | 2.30 Mi517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 558-1818 2.30281 - Geisinger Commonwealth School of MedicinePrivate not-for-profit564 students | 2.60 Mi525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 504-7000 2.60564 - Lackawanna CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,991 students | 2.80 Mi501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 961-7810 2.801,991 - Keystone CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,364 students | 9.60 MiOne College Green
La Plume, PA 18440
(570) 945-8000 9.601,364 - Fortis Institute-Forty FortPrivate for-profit168 students | 17.10 Mi166 Slocum Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704
(570) 288-8400 17.10168
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