Penn College excels in latest ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
Published 09.18.2023
Pennsylvania College of Technology earned multiple high rankings – including two No. 1 positions – in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
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.
“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. The printed Best Colleges guidebook will start shipping in late October.
For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free at 800-367-9222.