C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Blackwood, New Jersey 08012
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
D
43/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

996
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pennco Tech-Blackwood, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,013
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,843
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,331
Median debt at graduation
72.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
71.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$39,632$52,427+9%#76 of 226#145$12,901
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$36,800$47,145-9%#212 of 319#274$13,043
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$33,390$45,476-14%#128 of 152#145$9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$27,300$34,416-3%#322 of 496#460$5,939

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pennco Tech-Blackwood Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $378,240
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,980/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08078 (5.7% cap, Runnemede)

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🏆 Where Pennco Tech-Blackwood Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
of 40 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

996
Total Students
18%
Women
70%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 32%
Hispanic 34%
Black 27%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennco Tech-Blackwood?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Pennco Tech-Blackwood?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Pennco Tech-Blackwood?
The graduation rate at Pennco Tech-Blackwood is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Pennco Tech-Blackwood a good school?
Pennco Tech-Blackwood has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pennco Tech-Blackwood?
Pennco Tech-Blackwood has a total enrollment of 996 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology