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232 Colleges
$95,979 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$30,842 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Pennsylvania ranked #10 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 23,558 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $23,995 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $25,727 a year.

An estimated 68% of college students in Pennsylvania take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,711 per year.

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#1

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,563 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,217 students at CCAC in total, 4,317 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at CCAC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,353 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCAC is $31,527.

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#2

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$17,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 4,565, which includes 3,701 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Penn College undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 70% of students at Penn College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $11,288 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Penn College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,486 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,145 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 567 students at PIA in total, 567 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

82% of PIA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,299 a year. PIA has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,811 during the early-career years.

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#4

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$19,835 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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#5

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,688 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,276 full-time undergraduates at Community College of Philadelphia, and 13,672 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

32% of Community College of Philadelphia students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,585 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,322 during the early-career years.

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#6

All-State Career School - Lester

Essington, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 834 full-time undergraduates at All-State Career School - Lester, and 834 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,384 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,617 during the early-career years.

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#7

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,376 students at HACC in total, 4,172 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 45% of students at HACC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,162 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,179 during the early-career years.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,018 full-time undergraduates at UTI Exton, and 1,018 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

Roughly 79% of students at UTI Exton take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,249 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UTI Exton is $44,597.

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#9

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$10,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,478 full-time undergraduates at Delaware County Community College, and 9,989 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 51% of students at Delaware County Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,690 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,065 during the early-career years.

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#10

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 606 full-time undergraduates at New Castle School of Trades, and 606 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,877 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from New Castle School of Trades with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,246 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 345 full-time undergraduates at Pennco Tech-Bristol, and 511 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at Pennco Tech-Bristol take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,812 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,396 during the early-career years.

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#12

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,227 students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in total, 1,204 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 91% of accepted students are men, and 9% are women.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,961 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,852 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,559 students at Pittsburgh Technical College in total, 1,330 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 86% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,532 a year. Pittsburgh Technical College has a 4.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Pittsburgh Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,287 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Philadelphia Technician Training

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
76% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Philadelphia Technician Training is 593, which includes 593 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 76% of students at Philadelphia Technician Training Institute take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,181 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

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#15

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$10,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,951 students at Northampton Community College in total, 3,613 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at Northampton Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,378 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northampton Community College is $32,694.

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#16

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$10,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,946 full-time undergraduates at Montco, and 9,827 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

29% of Montco students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,110 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Montco with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,918 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

South Hills Beauty Academy Inc

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 142 students at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc in total, 90 are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Roughly 27% of students at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,557 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,592 during the early-career years.

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#18

Institute of Medical Careers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
87% Freshmen Loans

There are 614 full-time undergraduates at Institute of Medical Careers, and 614 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Institute of Medical Careers. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Approximately 87% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,312 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Institute of Medical Careers is $32,368.

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#19

Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown is 599, which includes 599 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 84% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,123 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,481 during the early-career years.

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#20

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,286 students at Thomas Jefferson University in total, 3,783 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,216 are full-time. It takes the average Thomas Jefferson University undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 24% are men and 76% are women.

61% of Thomas Jefferson University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,030 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Thomas Jefferson University is $58,562.

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#21

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 376 students at Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology in total, 246 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 64% of students at Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,754 a year. Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology has a 7.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,130 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$9,030 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,191 full-time undergraduates at LCCC, and 6,205 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,375 a year. LCCC has a 3.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from LCCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,636 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$21,097 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 27,306 undergraduates at Temple, of which 24,915 are full-time, and there are 37,236 students altogether. For undergraduates at Temple, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at Temple take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,172 a year. Temple has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,130 during the early-career years.

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#24

YTI Career Institute-York

York, Pennsylvania
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 708 full-time undergraduates at YTI, and 708 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

79% of YTI students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,515 a year. YTI has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,437 during the early-career years.

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#25

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,663 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rosedale Technical College is 385, which includes 385 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Around 88% of accepted students are men, and 12% are women.

Roughly 83% of students at Rosedale Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,408 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Rosedale Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,038 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Pennsylvania Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Great Lakes Institute of Technology 260
27 Westmoreland County Community College 255
28 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 234
29 Orleans Technical College 230
29 Penn Commercial Business/Technical School 230
31 All-State Career School - Pittsburgh 223
32 Douglas Education Center 202
33 Metro Beauty Academy 198
34 Lackawanna College 195
35 Bella Capelli Academy 193
36 McCann School of Business & Technology 185
37 Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 178
38 York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education 174
39 Clarion University of Pennsylvania 164
40 Laurel Business Institute 161
40 Berks Technical Institute 161
42 Bucks County Community College 158
43 Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc 157
44 Alvernia University 154
45 Luzerne County Community College 151
46 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 150
47 The Beauty Institute-Ambler 148
48 Misericordia University 147
49 Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia 144
50 Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia 141
51 Fortis Institute - Scranton 140
52 Automotive Training Center - Exton 137
53 Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center 136
54 South Hills School of Business & Technology 135
55 Johnson College 134
56 Erie Institute of Technology Inc 133
57 Fortis Institute - Forty Fort 126
57 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center 126
59 Central Penn College 119
59 Reading Area Community College 119
59 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia 119
62 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 117
62 Drexel University 117
64 Harcum College 114
65 University of Pennsylvania 109
66 Triangle Tech - Greensburg 108
67 California University of Pennsylvania 106
68 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 104
69 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus 97
70 Butler County Community College 96
70 Triangle Tech - Bethlehem 96
72 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 95
72 Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences 95
74 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 93
75 Laurel Technical Institute 92
75 Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley 92
77 Automotive Training Center - Warminster 91
78 Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania 90
78 Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg 90
80 Community College of Beaver County 88
81 Mount Aloysius College 87
82 Commonwealth Technical Institute 86
83 Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia 84
84 Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program 83
84 Triangle Tech - Dubois 83
86 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus 81
87 Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career 80
87 CDE Career Institute 80
89 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 79
90 Pittsburgh Career Institute 77
91 Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc 76
92 Mercyhurst University 73
93 Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology 72
93 Peirce College 72
93 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 72
96 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 71
96 Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School 71
96 Triangle Tech - Pittsburgh 71
96 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 71
100 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College 69
100 American Barber Academy 69
102 Falcon Institute of Health And Science 68
103 Altoona Beauty School Inc 67
104 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 66
104 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 66
104 Triangle Tech - Sunbury 66
107 Duquesne University 64
108 Welder Training and Testing Institute 62
108 McCann School of Business & Technology 62
110 PITC Institute 61
111 University of the Sciences 60
112 Chester County Intermediate Unit 59
113 Indiana County Technology Center 58
114 Divine Crown Barber & Beauty Academy 57
115 Empire Beauty School-Springfield 56
115 Empire Beauty School-Reading 56
115 Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia 56
115 Messiah University 56
115 The Salon Professional Academy - Altoona 56
120 Schuylkill Technology Center 54
120 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 54
122 Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County 53
123 Lincoln University 51
124 Barber School of Pittsburgh 50
124 Williamson College of the Trades 50
126 Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham 48
126 Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam 48
126 Venus Beauty Academy 48
129 Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program 46
129 Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program 46
131 The Beauty School 45
132 Immaculata University 44
133 Empire Beauty School-Monroeville 43
133 Widener University 43
133 Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley 43
133 Empire Beauty School-Hanover 43
133 The Beauty Institute 43
138 Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin 42
139 Franklin County Career and Technology Center 41
139 Moravian College 41
141 Premier Barber Institute 40
142 Empire Beauty School-North Hills 39
143 Laurel Technical Institute 38
143 Pennsylvania Gunsmith School 38
143 United Career Institute - Mt. Braddock 38
143 DCI Career Institute 38
143 Clearfield County Career and Technology Center 38
148 Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center 36
148 Precision Manufacturing Institute 36
148 Somerset County Technology Center 36
148 Manor College 36
152 Venango County Area Vocational Technical School 34
152 Empire Beauty School-York 34
154 Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc 32
155 Point Park University 31
156 Gwynedd Mercy University 30
156 DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center 30
158 Northern Tier Career Center 27
158 Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center 27
158 Lansdale School of Business 27
158 Butler Beauty Academy 27
162 Lehigh Valley Barber School 25
162 York College of Pennsylvania 25
162 Empire Beauty School-Pottsville 25
162 United Career Institute 25
166 Marywood University 24
166 University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 24
166 Seton Hill University 24
166 Empire Beauty School-Lancaster 24
170 Holy Family University 23
170 Berks Career & Technology Center 23
170 Gannon University 23
170 Neumann University 23
170 Cedar Crest College 23
175 Empire Beauty School-Lebanon 22
175 King’s College 22
175 Western Area Career & Technology Center 22
175 Butler Beauty Academy - Kittanning Beauty Academy 22
179 Carlow University 21
179 Beaver Falls Beauty Academy 21
181 Eastern University 19
181 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 19
183 European Medical School of Massage 18
184 University of Scranton 17
185 La Roche University 16
185 Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology 16
185 DeSales University 16
188 Arcadia University 15
189 Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program 14
189 Champ’s Barber School 14
189 Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program 14
192 Professional Academy of Cosmetology 13
192 Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy 13
194 Butler Beauty Academy - New Castle Beauty Academy 12
195 Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute 11
196 Robert Morris University 10
196 Saint Vincent College 10
198 Waynesburg University 9
198 Greene County Career and Technology Center 9
200 Mercer County Career Center 8
200 Jna Institute of Culinary Arts 8
200 Forbes Road Career and Technology Center 8
200 Elizabethtown College 8
204 Hazleton Area Career Center 7
205 Clarks Summit University 6
205 Valley Forge Military College 6
205 University of Pittsburgh - Bradford 6
208 Wilkes University 5
208 University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg 5
210 La Salle University 4
210 Cabrini University 4
210 University of Pittsburgh - Titusville 4
213 Wilson College 2
213 Chestnut Hill College 2
215 Juniata College 1
215 YTI Career Institute-Altoona 1
215 DeVry University - Pennsylvania 1
215 The Workforce Institute’s City College 1
219 Saint Francis University 0
219 Cairn University 0
219 Haverford College 0
219 Lock Haven University 0
219 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 0
219 Carnegie Mellon University 0
219 Geneva College 0
219 Muhlenberg College 0
219 Lebanon Valley College 0
219 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 0
219 Grove City College 0
219 Health and Technology Training Institute 0
219 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 0
219 Delaware Valley University 0

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