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Pennsylvania College of Technology, nicknamed Penn College, is a small college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded as the Williamsport Technical Institute in 1941. It received its present name in 1989. The college offers more than 100 certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs in several fields of study. Penn College enrolls more than 6,000 students every year. It is organized into the following academic schools:
Penn College’s athletic department fields several women’s and men’s sports teams. They compete in the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). They are nicknamed the Wildcats.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology is located in Williamsport, PA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Pennsylvania College Of Technology is the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and engineering technician.
The school is an open-admission school.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology had 6,682 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701-5799
General Phone: (570) 326-3761
http://www.pct.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 499 | construction engineering tech, automotive tech, architectural engineering tech, HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, drafting and design tech, surveying tech, ... |
| Mechanics and Repair | 168 | heavy equipment maintenance, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance, industrial mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, mechanic and repair, HVAC, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 166 | computer networking, computer security, web design, computer services management, computer and media applications, information technology, systems analyst |
| Business and Management | 141 | business management, business administration, accounting, accounting technology, MIS, vehicle parts marketing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 127 | dental hygienist, health diagnostic professions, radiation therapist, mental health services tech, surgical tech, medical coding, cardiovascular tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 121 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, adult health nursing |
| Production Trades | 71 | welding, tool and die tech, cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 71 | electrician, masonry, carpentry, plumbing |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 45 | chef training, pastry |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | child care provider, foodservice management |
| Media | 40 | mass communication, printing equipment operation, platemaker/imager |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | health and fitness, occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 36 | plant nursery, ornamental horticulture, turf management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 35 | forest technology |
| Medical Administration | 30 | health and medical administrative, medical records admin, medical secretary |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Medicine | 27 | health professions |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | mental and social health services |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania College Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,109 | 61 |
| Bachelor's degree | 546 | 36 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 62 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 6,682 students (6,077 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Pennsylvania College Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 6,077 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Williamsport, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,820 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 5,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,560 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania College Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339500)
Pennsylvania College Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 183 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $88,089 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $79,581 | 29 | $77,008 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $71,059 | 31 | $66,685 |
| Instructor | academic year | 65 | $60,725 | 20 | $52,856 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $47,600 | 6 | $45,954 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 211 | $70,479 | 86 | $65,503 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Platemaker/Imager
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania College Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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