Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA · Public two-year · City: Small
4,287undergraduates
$24,650average net price per year
50%finish in 3 years
76%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
64 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (15)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Associate (19 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (5 awarded)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (5 awarded), Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (18 awarded), Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (13 awarded)
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Quality Control Technology/Technician Associate (3 awarded)
- Surveying Technology/Surveying Associate (1 awarded)
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (40 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (5)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (34 awarded), Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (73 awarded), Bachelor's (40 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (6)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Associate (9 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (40 awarded)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (28 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Associate (50 awarded)
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician Associate (20 awarded)
Construction trades (5)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician Associate (30 awarded)
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher Associate (6 awarded)
- Electrician Associate (48 awarded)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber Certificate (1-2 years) (17 awarded)
Precision production (4)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Associate (20 awarded)
- Metal Fabricator Associate (3 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (53 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Banking and Financial Support Services Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (18 awarded), Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- Construction Management, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Meeting and Event Planning Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Computer Support Specialist Associate (16 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Architecture and related services (2)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Architectural Technology/Technician Associate (21 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Associate (14 awarded), Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (2)
- Brewing Science Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Associate (14 awarded)
Engineering (2)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Forest Technology/Technician Associate (19 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Industrial and Product Design Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Associate (17 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (3)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (7 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Associate (6 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other Associate (9 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Associate (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (1)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $17,940
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $25,680
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,314
- Books and supplies
- $1,549
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,468
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $35,271
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $43,011
- Total cost living at home
- $22,957
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $21,863 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $22,302 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $23,543 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $28,493 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,514 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 87%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 67%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,285
- Got a grant from the college
- 39%
- Average grant from the college
- $4,289
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 32%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 69%
- Average amount borrowed
- $13,144
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 50%
- Transferred to another college
- 3%
- Came back for year two
- 76%
| Pell grant students | 38% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 60% |
| Neither | 56% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,274 | 66% | 16% |
| Started here, part-time | 41 | 29% | 12% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 442 | 63% | 13% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 123 | 58% | 12% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,307
- Undergraduates
- 4,287
- Full-time undergraduates
- 3,517
- Part-time undergraduates
- 770
- Graduate students
- 20
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 88%
- From out of state
- 12%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 15%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 9%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 12%
| Women | 34% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 86% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- One College Ave, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799
- County
- Lycoming County
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.