Pennsylvania College of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,120
2021 Average Net Price
$23,146
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.3%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
4,240
82.2% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
55.3%
202 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a higher education institution located in Lycoming County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Technology were Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (47 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (45 degrees).

In 2021, 1,422 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology. 35.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,291 degrees), 28.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology is $15,120, which is $3,336 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology is $15,120, which is $3,336 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,146.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania College of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,120
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology was $15,120. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology is $3,336 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$23,146
2021 Value
0.753%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pennsylvania College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,146. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Technology grew by 0.753%.

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Other Student Expenses

$11,892
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania College of Technology was of $11,892 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
2.3%
2019 Default Rate
40
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania College of Technology was 2.3%, which represents 40 out of the 1742 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology had a total enrollment of 4,240 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 3,485 students and the part-time enrollment is 755. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.3% White, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.7% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0708% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (61%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,240 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 3,485 and the part-time enrollment is 755. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

76%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania College of Technology was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Pennsylvania College of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    3,658 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    193 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    155 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 86.3% White, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.7% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0708% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (0.778%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 418 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania College of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Technology is white (1,291 degrees awarded). There were 28.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Technology is Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (47 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (45 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania College of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (102 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (234 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Architects, except landscape and naval (96,805 people), Other managers (67,400 people), Construction managers (54,540 people), Software developers (34,909 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,209 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2021 are Construction (102 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (234 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), and Precision Production (68 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Construction (102 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (234 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), and Precision Production (68 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Architectural, engineering & related services (152,197 people), Construction (131,965 people), Computer Systems Design (53,334 people), Air transportation (36,321 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (27,641 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Construction (102 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (234 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), and Precision Production (68 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Most Common (2020)
  1. 62 degree-majors awarded
  2. 54 degree-majors awarded
  3. 53 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Technology was Registered Nursing with 62 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

920
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
502
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 920 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Technology, which is 1.83 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (502).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Automobile Mechanics Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Registered Nursing, which is 5.13 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

39%
100% Completion Time
52%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pennsylvania College of Technology is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,291 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    45 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania College of Technology is white (1,291 degrees awarded). There were 28.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

0.633% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Male
    837 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    454 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania College of Technology is white male (837 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (454 degrees).

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Pennsylvania College of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $29M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.13M (14.2%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 149M. Pennsylvania College of Technology employs 121 Instructors, 87 Assistant professors and 41 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania College of Technology are Male Instructor (87), Male Assistant professor (61), and Female Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology are: Service, with 155 employees, Management, with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees.

Endowment

$29M
2021 Endowment
27.5%
growth from 2020

Pennsylvania College of Technology has an endowment valued at about $29M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania College of Technology grew 27.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.6M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$57.7M
2021 Salaries
2.87%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Technology paid a median of $57.7M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($149M) and a 2.87% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$23.3M
Instructional Salaries
262
Number of Employees

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Technology paid a total of $23.3M to 262 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
121 Employees
Service
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
155 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology were Instructor with 121 employees, Assistant professor with 87 employees, and Associate professor with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology were Service with 155 employees, Management with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology was Male Instructor with 87 employees, Male Assistant professor with 61 employees, and Female Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

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