# Pennsylvania College of Technology

Public college in Williamsport, PA. IPEDS ID 366252. Bachelor's & associate degrees (39% of undergraduate awards are bachelor's, 2023-24).
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: not reported (latest, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,110 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 32% of PA colleges and 49% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,567; beats 26% of PA colleges and 48% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,065 |
| 30-48k | $19,090 |
| 48-75k | $21,546 |
| 75-110k | $27,465 |
| 110k+ | $30,533 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (42% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,567 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,065 | $85,678 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,090 | $81,514 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,546 | $92,001 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $27,465 | $117,276 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,533 | $130,376 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $33,192 in-state; about $40,932 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $18,240 in-state, $25,980 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,314; books: $1,549

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, latest)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $120,886 | $36,294 |
| Construction Management | $72,940 | $90,272 | $27,000 |
| Polymer / Plastics Engineering | $71,651 | $88,433 | $27,875 |
| Nursing | $78,080 | $86,854 | $37,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,714 | $85,701 | $31,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $60,468 | $85,665 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $85,115 | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | $63,124 | $79,193 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | $51,698 | $77,250 | $29,425 |
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $64,231 | $74,310 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $58,752 | $69,871 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $53,234 | $69,714 | $27,000 |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $57,854 | $68,755 | $27,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $49,374 | $67,758 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $57,043 | $64,919 | $28,383 |
| Business Administration | $44,538 | $61,444 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $45,584 | $58,695 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $53,515 | $54,507 | $37,932 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $45,572 | $53,796 | $27,000 |
| Software and Media Applications | $43,144 | $51,764 | $28,360 |
| Human Services | $35,787 | $41,244 | $42,463 |
| Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | $65,154 | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $94,300 (Williamsport, PA), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (Williamsport, PA), $93,830 (PA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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