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Wrightco is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Wrightco top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study media and engineering technician.
Wrightco maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Older adults are in evidence at Wrightco, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE QUALITY TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND LONGEVITY IN THESE HI-TECH INDUSTRIES."
More complete details are provided below.
Wrightco Technologies Technical Training Institute
728 Ben Franklin Hwy
Ebensburg, PA 15931-1571
General Phone: (800) 372-5211
http://www.wrightco.com
Wrightco awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 34 | communication and journalism, communications tech courses, communications tech |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | laser/optical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | security and loss prevention |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support, computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Wrightco in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 33 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 2 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 62% |
| State unknown | 8% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| West Virginia | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ebensburg, 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.
Financial Aid:
Wrightco participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3455400)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wrightco Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services On-campus library
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