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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Washington, PA

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in PA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$13,654

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

73.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

80.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$31,736

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Washington, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $13,654, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 80.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$27,308

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

15.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$1,736

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$9,948

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$7,412

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is $11,638.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
61.4%
38.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
78.0%
Black
13.9%
Two or more
3.6%
Asian
1.8%
Unknown
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Hispanic
0.4%
International
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$13,654

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$14,327
$30k - $48k$15,120
$48k - $75k$17,306
$75k+$22,653

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,638
Pell Grant Recipients44.9%
Using Federal Loans44.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment39.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$6,094
Avg. Pell Grant$6,094
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,900
Students Receiving Grants44.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

90.0%

Success

80.0%

In-State Cost

$13,654

Age 25+ Students

42.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 9

Working at 6yr

366 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Washington (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Washington (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.