Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,654
2024 Average Net Price
$16,793
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
55.8%
197 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
265
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
84.1%
37 Graduates

About

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is a higher education institution located in Washington County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (35 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (30 degrees), and Electrician (27 degrees).

In 2024, 265 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (202 degrees), 5.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is $12,654, which is $4,470 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is $12,654, which is $4,470 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,793.

In 2024, 42% of undergraduate students attending Penn Commercial Business/Technical School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,654
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School was $12,654. The cost of tuition at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is $4,470 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$16,793
2024 Value
16.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Penn Commercial Business/Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,793. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Penn Commercial Business/Technical School grew by 16.5%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

42%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.6% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School received 197 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 119% annual growth. Out of those 197 applicants, 110 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.8% acceptance rate.

There were 265 students enrolled at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in 2024.

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School has an overall enrollment yield of 55.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.8%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
110
Accepted Out of 197

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Penn Commercial Business/Technical School was 55.8% (110 admissions from 197 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 119%, while admissions grew by 66.7%.

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Enrollment

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School had a total enrollment of 265 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is 265 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.64% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% Asian, 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (33%) and Black or African American Female (9.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 265 students. The full-time enrollment at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is 265 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

83%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Penn Commercial Business/Technical School had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    199 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    43 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is 75.1% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.64% Hispanic or Latino, 1.13% Asian, 0.755% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 35 more women than men received degrees from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is white (202 degrees awarded). There were 5.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (30 degrees) and Electrician (27 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), and Construction (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Other managers (49,602 people), Construction managers (48,511 people), Software developers (37,800 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,361 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (20,449 people).

The most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in 2024 are Transportation (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Transportation (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Construction
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Construction (110,197 people), Computer Systems Design (51,120 people), Air transportation (38,502 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (24,903 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (19,381 people).

The most specialized majors at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Transportation (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (89 degrees), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Penn Commercial Business/Technical School.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    35 degrees awarded
  2. General Cosmetology
    30 degrees awarded
  3. Electrician
    27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

115
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
150
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 11 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 31 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

73%
100% Completion Time
73%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73% of students graduating from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    202 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is white (202 degrees awarded). There were 5.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

0.755% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    113 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    89 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is white female (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (89 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School had a total salary expenditure of 5.15M. Penn Commercial Business/Technical School employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are Male Instructor (11), and Female Instructor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.52M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School paid a median of $2.52M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($5.15M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.03M
Instructional Salaries
21
Number of Employees

In 2024, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School paid a total of $1.03M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

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