Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School
Tel:
(724)222-5330
- Penn Commercial began as a business school in Washington, Pennsylvania in June 1929. Over its more than 75 years of existence, Penn Commercial has provided quality educational programs to the job-seeking community members. Since founded in 1929 and incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1979, Penn Commercial has expanded and broadened its programs and facilities to meet the ever-changing requirements and needs of students and businesses alike.
School Highlights
- Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School serves 335 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School is the only community colleges within Washington County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School is Pittsburgh Technical College (16.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five years.
| Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 25 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 335 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 335 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 246 students |
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| % Black | 4%
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14%
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| % White | 91%
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63%
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| % Two or more races | 5%
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2%
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 90%
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55%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,900 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Penn Commercial purchased a building located in the Oak Spring Plaza in Washington, Pennsylvania in May 2001. The school immediately began renovations on the 63,000 square feet the school would occupy. The new facility provided many benefits for the students including state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, a licensed in-house day care center, classrooms located on one floor, and free ample parking for all students, staff, and visitors. The new Penn Commercial opened its doors to students in September 2001 and was officially introduced into the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 24, 2001. Penn Commercial offers Associate Degree in Business Administration – Accounting Major, Business Administration – Human Resources Major, Business Administration – Marketing/Management Major, Network Administrator, Executive Office Administration, Legal Office Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and Engineering Drafting with CAD. Penn Commercial offers many programs during evening school as well. In spite of continuing changes in the business and technical fields, Penn Commercial's commitment to provide quality education to its students remains the same. Penn Commercial's curriculum helps students develop their individual potential, discover their strengths, and prepare themselves for lives that are both personally and professionally satisfying. With this mission in mind, Penn Commercial moves confidently into the future. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and occupational associate degrees.
Nearby Schools
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The nearest community college to Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School is Pittsburgh Technical College (16.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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2,045 students | 16.60 Mi1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
4128095100 16.602,045 -
267 students | 18.50 Mi130 7th St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724)684-3684 18.50267 -
166 students | 19.50 Mi1501 W Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412)531-4433 19.50166 -
Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsPrivate, non-profit382 students | 19.70 Mi5 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412)346-2100 19.70382 -
349 students | 19.80 Mi215 Beecham Drive Suite 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(800)521-6262 19.80349
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