PROGRAMS
Penn Highlands offers quality, affordable education tailored to the needs of our diverse community. We are dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and workforce development.
ACAD EMIC PATHWAYS
To better assist students, our programs are organized into seven unique pathways that streamline more than 40 programs. Our pathways provide students with a clear focus on what it takes to graduate.
BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Business Administration
Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Marketing Management
Media Production
COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCES
Computer Science
Computer Support Specialist
Cyber Security
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education Education
PA Director Credential
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Histotechnology
Medical Assisting Technology
Medical Coding & Billing
Paramedic
Radiologic Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Biology
Communication
English
Exploratory
History
Self-Design
SOCIAL SCIENCES & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice
Direct Support Professional
Paralegal Studies
Police Academy
Psychology
Social Service Assistant
Social Work
Substance Abuse & Addiction Technician
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Culinary Arts
New programs are being added all the time.
OUR STUDENTS
Our students are: academic achievers, innovators, athletes, and community leaders.
Our student body is diverse, hailing from Pennsylvania and beyond. Our students are driven, focused, and engaged. Start your journey and achieve your goals at Penn Highlands.
#1 GRADUATION RATE
AMONG PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
SINCE 2013, STUDENTS HAVE EARNED 3,129 ASSOCIATE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, OR DIPLOMAS.
44 PA COUNTIES ARE REPRESENTED BY OUR STUDENT BODY.
WE HAVE STUDENTS FROM 8 STATES.
Where you’re going is limited only by your determination, goals, and hard work.
Penn Highlands Community College is a place for you to take your journey to the next level. With more than 40 academic programs, there’s something here for you. You have the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate your way with flexible class options.
ACCREDITED INSTITUTION
Penn Highlands is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the same as major four-year institutions including Penn State, St. Francis, and more.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
We recognize the diverse needs of our students, which is why Penn Highlands provides flexible class options. Choose from in-person, hybrid, or online classes to best suit your schedule.
SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND FACULTY
Our supportive staff and faculty are here for you. We are available to listen, offer advice, and provide support to help you succeed.
More than 67,000 served since 1994
3,009 enrolled (2023-2024)
71% receive financial aid that does not need repaid
THE EXPERIENCE
Athletics, clubs, and organizations are an important part of the Penn Highlands experience.
Our NJCAA teams offer options for every studentathlete to get involved.
Basketball (Men’s)
Bowling
Cross Country
eSports
Golf
Softball (Women’s)
Volleyball (Women’s)
Wrestling
WPCC All-Academic Team Members: 227
NJCAA Academic Team Members: 69
Region 20 Academic Team Members: 64
WPCC All-Conference Team Athletes: 76
All-Region 20 Team Athletes: 59
National Player of the Week Honors: 6
WPCC Championships: 6
NJCAA Region 20 Championships
Coach of the Year Awards: 6
Diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our Penn Highlands’ mission. We value inclusive excellence in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming; campus climate; recruitment; admissions; hiring; and retention. We are deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to create and uphold a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, class, creed, disability, educational background, gender expression, gender identity, geographical location, income, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, work experiences and other dimensions of diversity.
GET INVOLVED
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
At Penn Highlands, student clubs and organizations foster a welcoming atmosphere. These groups offer abundant opportunities to get involved, make lifelong friends, and pursue your interests. No matter your passion or focus, engaging in student activities provides an excellent chance to connect, socialize, and learn beyond the classroom.
Black Bear Ambassador Club
Blair Center Activities Club
Bowling Club
Caring for Cubs Club
Cheer/Spirit/Dance
Clay Target Club
Computer Club
Criminal Justice Club
CRU
Ebensburg Center Activities Club
Fantasy Sports Club
Gaming Club
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Keeping It Green Club
Media Production Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Psychology Club
Sigma Alpha Pi
Somerset Center Activities Club
Student Senate
Student Veterans Association
Tea Club
X-Files Club
Yes You Can! Club
WITH SO MANY CLUBS, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION
“Affordability was a crucial factor in my decision-making process, and Penn Highlands’ commitment to providing quality education at an accessible cost made it an ideal choice. The college’s dedication to making education financially feasible without compromising on academic excellence resonated with my goals.”
Hind Achouri - Business Administration and Bookkeeping, 2024
19:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
40+ PROGRAMS
YOUR PATH TO A BACHELOR’S DEGREE
IS A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN YOUR FUTURE?
Start at Penn Highlands and then easily transfer credits to a four-year college or university. Save thousands on your education through our transfer partnerships.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Transfer programs include Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees. These programs are designed to prepare students for transfer and completion of a bachelor’s degree.
170+ TRANSFER AGREEMENTS 34 INSTITUTIONS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SAVINGS
FLEXIBLE & CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
We have locations throughout the Laurel Highlands and Southern Alleghenies regions. With online classes and multiple convenient locations, there is a flexible option for you. Start your journey today and #DiscoverYou.
Penn Highlands covers a vast region with various locations. For current hours and directions, visit: www.pennhighlands.edu/locations
SCAN ME
LET’S TALK MONEY
PER-CREDIT TUITION & FEES
Cambria County: $237
Somerset County: $310
Other PA Counties: $318
Out-of-State: $445
Additional course and lab fees may apply. Visit PENNHIGHLANDS.EDU/TUITION for complete Tuition and Fees information.
AFFORDABILITY
On average, students save more than $5,300 annually by attending a community college compared to a four-year university.
SCHOLARSHIPS
More than $30,000 of College Foundation scholarship money was awarded to our students last year to help pay for college.
OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE MILLIONS
In the last adacemic year, our undergraduate students received more than $2.94 million in grant aid that does not need to be repaid.
CONVENIENT & FLEXIBLE
“Penn Highlands offered a part time police academy class, which made it possible for me to attend with my full time job. ”
Austin Thomas - Police Academy
