Pennsylvania College Of Technology

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a small college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1941 as the Williamsport Technical Institute. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students and employs over 300 full-time faculty members. It is governed by the Pennsylvania State University. Penn College offers more than 100 certificates, associate and baccalaureate degree programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• School of Business & Computer Technologies
• School of Construction & Design Technologies
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Hospitality
• School of Industrial & Engineering Technologies
• School of Integrated Studies
• School of Natural Resources Management
• School of Transportation Technology

Penn College’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, Collegiate Association for County Correctional Education and the Horticulture Club. The college also has an active Greek life.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Pennsylvania College Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 6,510 in 2009-2010 (5,940 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 81% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Pennsylvania College Of Technology provides on-campus housing for 1,500 of its 5,940 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (127 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Management Information Systems
• Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (133 awarded)

• Computer Software and Media Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
• Information Technology
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

• Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (58 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (37 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (553 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
• Robotics Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (22 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Plant Nursery Operations and Management
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (25 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Legal Professions and Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (152 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDIA (20 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Mass Communication/Media Studies
• Platemaker/Imager

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (121 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (27 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (134 awarded)

• Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
• Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (38 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Occupational Therapist Assistant

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (25 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (72 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions