Pennsylvania College of Technology
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- Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission affiliate of Penn State, is a national leader in applied technology education. Penn College offers more than 100 bachelor, associate, and certificate majors to nearly 5,600 students in careers ranging from manufacturing, design, transportation, and construction to hospitality, health, business, and natural resources. Business/industry connections, small classes, industry-standard equipment, and faculty with work experience contribute to strong graduate placement rates. The full college experience awaits those desiring on-campus housing, Greek Life, student organizations, and NCAA Division III athletics.
School Highlights
- Pennsylvania College of Technology serves 5,514 students (84% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is the only community colleges within Lycoming County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Pennsylvania College of Technology is Luzerne County Community College (53.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Pennsylvania College of Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 304 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 304 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,514 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,619 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 895 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| % Black | 3% | 14% |
| % White | 87% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.57 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,200 | $34,800 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, WrestlingArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: https://www.pct.edu/campuslife/studentactivities/organizations.htm Recreational Athletic Programs: and Kick, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Dodgeball, Intramural Flag Football, Intramural Indoor Soccer, Intramural Indoor Volleyball, Intramural Kickball, Intramural Powder Puff Football, Intramural Punt, Intramural Sand Volleyball, Intramural Slow Pitch Softball, Intramural Tennis, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee, Intramural Wiffleball, Pass |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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