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Pennco Tech-Bristol

Pennco Tech-Bristol is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Bristol, PA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $18,750 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 515 and it offers 7 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol is Electrician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $18,750 and the national average is $15,963.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Electrician program. The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Electrician $18,750$15,963$1,645900 Contact Hours7 Months
2Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $23,556$14,851$1,5401200 Contact Hours9 Months
3Electrician $18,750$15,963$1,645900 Contact Hours19 Months
4Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $20,535$14,851$1,540960 Contact Hours20 Months
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $31,245$16,505$1,6601800 Contact Hours13 Months
6Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary $10,550$15,098$950600 Contact Hours5 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Pennco Tech-Bristol is $18,750 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Pennco Tech-Bristol offers the alternative tuition plans .
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,721 (exclude student loans).
Pennco Tech-Bristol 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,750
Books & Supplies$1,645
On-Campus Room & Board$6,058
On-Campus Expenses$1,872
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,762
Off-Campus Expenses$1,872
Average Financial Amount$4,721

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Pennco Tech-Bristol offers 7 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 362 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate1064
2 Years Certificate60286
Total70362

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 64 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 286 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 12 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 64 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary✕64-
Total64
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 157 completers-
Electrician✕126-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber✕31-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 125 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕98-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕19-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant✕4-
Total286
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕12-
Total12

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 515 students are attending at Pennco Tech-Bristol. There are 20 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 18 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 60 (full-time) and 18 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pennco Tech-Bristol is 72% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
Pennco Tech-Bristol 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population515
Graduation Rate72%
Number of Faculty38
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1

Student Population at Pennco Tech-Bristol

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 566 students enrolled into Pennco Tech-Bristol. By gender, 484 male and 82 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Pennco Tech-Bristol.
Student Population By Gender
Pennco Tech-Bristol
TotalMaleFemale
Total56648482
Full-time38733453
Part-tme17915029
There are 259 White (45.76%), 143 Black/African American (25.27%), 125 Hispanic (22.08%), 16 Asian (2.83%), and 143 students with other races attending Pennco Tech-Bristol.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Pennco Tech-Bristol
TotalMaleFemale
Total56648482
American Indian/Native American110
Asian16142
Black/African American14312617
Hispanic12510520
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander532
White25922435
Two More17116
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Pennco Tech-Bristol, 214 students are aged 20 to 24 (37.81% of total students), 118 students are aged below 20 (20.85%), 9 students are aged above 50 (2.83%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Pennco Tech-Bristol
TotalMaleFemale
Total56648482
Under 18110
Age 18-1911710611
Age 20-211068422
Age 22-241089216
Age 25-291039013
Age 30-3455469
Age 35-3939327
Age 40-4928244
Age 50-64880
Over 64110

Directory and Accreditation Information

Pennco Tech-Bristol is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (3/30/1969 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Pennco Tech-Bristol.
3815 Otter St, Bristol, PA
215-785-0111
School Website
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