Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology emphasizes hands-on learning with over 150 learning labs that simulate real-world work environments, utilizing industry-standard equipment. The school is known for programs in nursing, various engineering technologies, and construction, among others, with a strong focus on workforce development and industry partnerships. Career services at Penn College actively connect students with employers through career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and a job platform, leading to high graduate employment rates.
Programs Analyzed
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Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology
19 trade programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
71 | $75,938/yr | $28,955 |
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Truck Driving & CDL
Ground Transportation Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
67 | $45,504/yr | $12,000 |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
64 | $50,486/yr | $27,000 |
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Construction Management Technology
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
64 | $44,225/yr | $15,250 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
62 | $51,595/yr | $12,000 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
59 | $50,519/yr | $12,000 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
56 | $32,783/yr | $22,083 |
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Heavy Equipment Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
55 | $56,365/yr | $14,250 |
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Related Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
55 | $25,269/yr | $15,638 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
54 | $50,402/yr | $14,250 |
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Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
53 | $59,063/yr | $19,500 |
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Horticulture
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Compare nationwide → |
53 | $30,185/yr | $12,000 |
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Mechatronics & Robotics
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Compare nationwide → |
52 | $64,055/yr | $22,500 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
51 | $51,770/yr | $12,000 |
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Engineering Technology
Engineering-Related Technologies Compare nationwide → |
47 | $49,110/yr | — |
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Construction Engineering Technology
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare nationwide → |
46 | $44,518/yr | $16,047 |
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Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in PA → |
43 | $44,821/yr | $15,251 |
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Architectural Technology
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare nationwide → |
43 | $41,418/yr | $27,000 |
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Forestry
Compare nationwide → |
40 | $36,719/yr | $12,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Pennsylvania, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Pennsylvania
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Pennsylvania. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Williamsport
Other cities in Pennsylvania with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Williamsport.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 19 trade and vocational programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.