Students enrolling in Penn College’s Accounting program may be interested in pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or other professional accounting credentials. As these certifications are not generally required by states/territories in order to be employed as an accountant, they are not captured in this disclosure.
CPA and other professional accounting credentials involve education, examination, experience, and mobility requirements that vary by state or territory. Eligibility is determined by the jurisdiction in which an individual seeks licensure or practice privileges. Penn College’s Accounting program can help prepare students who may be interested in pursuing professional certifications within Pennsylvania (including CPA, CMA, and CPB). Information about Pennsylvania CPA licensure requirements is available through the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA).
Penn College has not determined whether its Accounting program meets the educational requirements for CPA licensure in states or territories outside Pennsylvania. Students intending to pursue licensure or employment in another state should review the requirements of that jurisdiction and contact the School of Business, Arts & Sciences for assistance in evaluating whether the program meets the educational criteria of the state where they plan to work.
The dental hygiene program at Pennsylvania College of Technology meets the educational requirements for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. We are aware that our program also meets the educational requirements for licensure in the following states/U.S. territories: New York , New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Ohio. As a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), it is likely that graduates will be eligible for licensure in all U.S. states. However, we have not officially determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than those mentioned above are asked to contact the program office so that we can help you determine whether our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work.
The Nursing programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology meet the state education requirements for a registered nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania. The College has not determined if the Nursing programs meet the education requirements in other states, U.S. territories, or the District of Columbia.
As of July 7, 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which allows registered nurses residing in Pennsylvania to obtain a multistate license. Graduates who obtain a multistate license in Pennsylvania are eligible to practice as registered nurses in all NLC member states without needing additional licensure. Students who pass the national council licensure examination and intend to practice in another state can apply for licensure by contacting that state's Board of Nursing or by applying for a multistate license. State licensing requirements and contact information can be found at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website at https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/licensure/nurse-licensure-guidance.page.
Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)
The physical therapist assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following: CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at fsbpt.org.
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
The physician assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states secondary to its accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). This determination is based on the following statement from the Physician Assistant Education Association (https://paeaonline.org/alerts/department-of-education-professional-licensure-disclosure-regulation/ ): "As of July 2020, all 50 states require graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program and certification following successful completion of the PANCE as conditions for initial PA licensure. By virtue of ARC accreditation, PA programs offer a curriculum necessary for licensure in all 50 states....For a complete summary of initial licensure requirements in all 50 states, please click here https://www.aapa.org/download/19739/."
The radiography program at Pennsylvania College of Technology meets the didactic and clinical competency requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification examination and Radiologic Technology credential, which meets the requirements for the state of Pennsylvania. The College has not determined if the program meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory or the District of Columbia where state licensure is required. However, the ARRT exam scores and/or credentials are accepted by most states for licensure. Students intending to seek employment in a state other than Pennsylvania are asked to contact the program office so that we can help you determine whether our program meets the requirements of that state.
The surgical technology program at Pennsylvania College of Technology meets the state education requirements for the national certification examination provided by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and also meets the education requirements for the National Center for Competency, Tech in Surgery credential. As such, the program meets requirements for certification in Pennsylvania and most states. However, the College has not officially determined if the program meets the state education requirements in any other state, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Students intending to seek employment in a state other than Pennsylvania are asked to contact the program office so that we can help you determine whether our program meets the requirements of that state.
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Bachelor of Architecture is currently in Candidacy status with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), with an initial accreditation visit scheduled for Fall 2027. If approved following that site visit, Penn College’s B.Arch. would be considered a NAAB accredited degree (with a two-year lookback), qualifying graduates to become registered in all 55 jurisdictions (all 50 states well as several U.S. territories).
Licensure is facilitated by a national organization called NCARB. The NCARB licensing tool describes any state specific requirement or process. For the NAAB statement on accreditation, please see the Bachelor of Architecture academic webpage and the Accreditation Supplement section linked near the bottom of the page.
Civil Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Prospective students should be aware that licensure requirements for work in this profession vary by state. The Civil Engineering Technology program meets the educational requirements for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. We have not determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than PENNSYLVANIA are asked to contact the state licensing board of the state they wish to seek licensing to confirm that our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work. More information can be found on the the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website.
Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure