Pace Institute
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Tel:
(610) 375-1212
- Pace Institute began as the training division of Professional Practice Management Association, a Reading, PA-based consulting organization founded in 1977 by Rhoda E. Dersh. To meet the expanding need for services, Pace became a licensed business school and embarked on a sustained growth curve.
School Highlights
Pace Institute serves 5 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Top Rankings
Pace Institute ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pace Institute | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 4 staff | 36 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Pace Institute awards Associate in Specialized Business degrees and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Programming/Network Operations, Electronic & Network Engineering Technology, Executive Secretarial Administration, Fashion & Retail Merchandising/ Business, Legal Office Assistant / Paralegal, Medical Office Assistant / Administrator and Travel and Tourism / Business. Pace Institute also offers Diploma Programs in 48 Semester Credit Programs, Administrative Office Assistant, Business Network System, Electronic Technology, Legal Secretary / Shorthand Option, Legal Secretary / Word Processing Option, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary / Word Processing Option and PC Programming & Applications. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pace Institute is Reading Area Community College (0.5 miles away).
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- 4,199 students | 0.50 Mi10 S Second St
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