Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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.

Campus Location

One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701-5799
USA
Main Tel: (570) 326-3761
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Pennsylvania College Of Technology Highlights

Where Pennsylvania College Of Technology stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

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

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,193	66
Bachelor	484	36
2-4 year degree	94	13
1-2 year certificate	13	3

Students

The student enrollment at Pennsylvania College Of Technology was 6,682 in 2007 (6,090 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 11,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 14,130
Room	$ 4,870
Board	$ 2,900
Books and supplies	$ 1,000
Other	$ 2,450

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

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania College Of Technology:

School	Location	Enrollment
Ferris State University	Big Rapids, MI	13,087
Keene State College	Keene, NH	5,100
Michigan Technological University	Houghton, MI	6,744
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Alfred, NY	3,184
University of Wisconsin-Platteville	Platteville, WI	7,189
Penn State Erie	Erie, PA	4,171
Saint Cloud Technical College	Saint Cloud, MN	3,909
Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette, IN	40,534
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg, KS	7,087
Wentworth Institute of Technology	Boston, MA	3,728

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		232
Without tenure; working toward tenure		45
Without tenure; tenure not available		16

Housing and Meals

Pennsylvania College Of Technology provides on-campus housing for 1,500 of its 6,090 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (126 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 (181 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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 (31 awarded)

Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (83 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 (527 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

HOSPITALITY (0 awarded)

Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (20 awarded)

Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (26 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (19 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (164 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (32 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (171 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 (20 awarded)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (137 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (48 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (64 awarded)

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

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions