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Washington, Pennsylvania is home to Pennsylvania Commercial College. Washington is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Pennsylvania Commercial College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, medical adminstration, and construction trades.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 451 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania Commercial College
242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301
http://www.penncommercial.net
Pennsylvania Commercial College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 35 | construction |
| Medical Adminstration | 34 | medical office assistant, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer networking, information technology, webmastering |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | HVAC tech, drafting, computer systems tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | phlebotomy, medical coding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
| Engineering | 5 | electrical engineering |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania Commercial College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 131 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Pennsylvania Commercial College had a total enrollment of 451 students (450 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 142 | 90% | 142 | 100% |
| Men | 62 | 56 | 90% | 56 | 100% |
| Women | 95 | 86 | 91% | 86 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,725 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,725 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania Commercial College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 490200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $29,075 | 7 | $28,040 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $29,075 | 7 | $28,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania Commercial College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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