WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania College of Technology earned multiple high rankings — including two No. 1 positions — in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings, released on Sept. 18.
In the annual compilation, which evaluates 13 key measures of academic quality, Penn College ranked No. 1 both in "Most Innovative Schools – Regional Colleges North" and "Undergraduate Teaching – Regional Colleges North" (tied with three other institutions).
Penn College earned a No. 4 ranking in "Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges North" and was No. 6 in "Overall Rank – Regional Colleges North" (the “overall” category includes private institutions).
Additionally, the college was No. 2 among "Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Colleges North."
U.S. News defines "Regional Colleges" as those focused on undergraduate education but grant fewer than 50% of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines; some award two-year associate degrees as well as bachelor's degrees. They are separated into four geographical groups: North, South, Midwest and West.
“I’m proud of our team, and the latest ‘Best Colleges’ rankings reflect the pervasive efforts of our faculty, staff, students and industry partners,” President Michael J. Reed said. “Penn College’s performance demonstrates what we already know about our institution and its unique educational mission. Our hands-on STEM-based academic programs produce graduates with the skills to succeed from day one on the job and advance rapidly in a diverse array of career fields. We have over a 96% placement rate of graduates, and employers representing a wide range of high-demand occupations in engineering technologies; nursing and health sciences; and business, arts and sciences, tell us they will hire as many graduates as we can provide.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 1,500 U.S. four-year, bachelor's degree-granting institutions for its 39th rankings edition.
For more about Penn College, a special mission affiliate of Penn State and a national leader in applied technology education, visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free 800-367-9222.