C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
80/100 · earnings-weighted

Pennsylvania College of Technology

4-Year Public
📍 Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Pennsylvania College of Technology campus, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology campus, Williamsport, PA. Photo: Mrh787, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
31/100

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

4,307
Total Enrollment
50%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$24,650
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Pennsylvania College of Technology ▼

12% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$203,200
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,007
1-Year Change
+6.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pennsylvania College of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,567
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,995
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,961
Median debt at graduation
53.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 Pennsylvania College of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree 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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$120,886+71%#9 of 253#8$26,000
Construction Management$72,940$90,272-5%#42 of 57#39$27,000
Polymer/Plastics Engineering$71,651$88,433-5%#3 of 6#2$25,407
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,080$86,854-2%#479 of 966#476$31,000
Computer and Information Sciences$56,714$85,701-7%#229 of 459#232$31,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$60,468$85,665+6%#19 of 51#22$26,975
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$85,115+2%#9 of 27#6—
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$63,124$79,193-6%#22 of 23#18$27,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$51,698$77,250-9%#63 of 99#60$28,161
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection$64,231$74,310-18%——$27,000
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$58,752$69,871-9%#13 of 14#11$26,375
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$53,234$69,714-15%#58 of 61#54$27,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$57,854$68,755-4%#6 of 9#6$27,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$49,374$67,758-8%#35 of 37#32$27,000
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians$65,154—————
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$57,043$64,919-5%#52 of 76#59$23,983
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,538$61,444-10%#744 of 1176#735$27,000
Architectural Sciences and Technology$45,584$58,695-16%#20 of 22#19$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$53,515$54,507-7%#184 of 275#183$32,421
Design and Applied Arts$45,572$53,796+4%#138 of 299#131$27,000
Computer Software and Media Applications$43,144$51,764-12%#33 of 54#33$27,970
Human Services$35,787$41,244-15%#81 of 94#86$38,875

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 Pennsylvania College of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $203,200
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,007/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18619 (5.0% cap, Hillsgrove)

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🏆 Where Pennsylvania College of Technology Ranks

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

🥇
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
of 3 schools
#8
Building Construction Technology/Technician
of 26 schools
#14
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
of 48 schools
#19
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
of 100 schools
#24
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,450 $23,190
Room $7,000
Board $5,214
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,271 $43,011

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
$24,650
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$21,863
$30,001 - $48,000$22,302
$48,001 - $75,000$23,543
$75,001 - $110,000$28,493
$110,001+$30,514

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 113 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 66 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 56 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 50 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 48 grads/yr Electrician 48 grads/yr Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Human Services, General 32 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 25 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 20 grads/yr Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 20 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Dental hygienists
$94k/yr 221,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

4,307
Total Students
34%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic 5%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 73%
Off-Campus (Renters) 12%
With Family 15%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~517 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Technology?
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 Pennsylvania College of Technology?
Tuition at Pennsylvania College of Technology is $15,450 for in-state students and $23,190 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $24,650.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Technology?
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 50%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Pennsylvania College of Technology a good school?
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Pennsylvania College of Technology?
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a total enrollment of 4,307 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Pennsylvania College of Technology?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 517 students who need rental housing near campus.

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