Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Description

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (PIT) was founded in 1953. It is a school of nearly 300 students located in Media, Pennsylvania. Media is a suburb approximately 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. PIT has a spacious 14 acre campus conveniently located near highways and public transportation. PIT's campus facility features state-of-the-art Computer and Allied Health Labs.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is to provide the best collegiate career-enhancing education, personal growth experience and four-year college transfer opportunities to committed learners.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers associate’s degrees and certificate programs in Engineering Technology, Business, Allied Health, and Information Technology. PIT programs prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or for transfer to a four-year college or university. PIT offers students nine Associate's Degree programs, including:

• Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Business Administration Technology (AS)
• Computer-Aided Design Technology (AAS)
• Computer and Communication Technology (AAS)
• Computer Software and Information Technology (AAS)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Medical Office Management Technology (AS)
• Office Management Technology (AS)
• Web Design Technology (AAS)

In addition, PIT offers an accelerated business degree that can be completed in as little as one year. This program is offered as either a 12 month or a 17 month program. Laptop computers are provided to students in the program, free of charge. After the student completes the fifth class, the laptop is theirs.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology also offers a variety of certificate programs. In total, 30 academic and career certificate programs are available in high-demand fields such as:

• Allied Health
• Business
• Information Technology
• Civil Engineering

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology provides the following student services:

• Academic Support Services
• Alumni Services
• Career Planning and Placement
• Student Activities
• Tutoring

Since 1974, PIT has placed 94% of degree graduates in positions related to their education.

For students who may require financial assistance to pay for their education at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, there are many alternatives available. Financing options available to qualifying PIT students include:

• Grants
• Loans
• Scholarships
• State Aid
• Work/study programs
• Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans).

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. PIT is also approved as a two-year College by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Programs

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• Academic Certificate Program - Drafting Technology Specialist
• Academic Certificate Program - Medical Office Management Specialist
• Academic Certificate Program - Office Management Specialist
• Accelerated Business Administration Technology (AS)
• Allied Health Technology (AS)
• Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Business Administration Technology (AS)
• Business Administration Technology/E-Business Track (AS)
• Computer and Communication Technology (AAS)
• Computer Software and Information Technology (AAS)
• Computer-Aided Design Technology (AAS)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology/Nanotechnology Track (AAS)
• Medical Assistant with Externship
• Medical Office Management Technology (AS)
• Office Management Technology (AS)
• Pharmacy Technician with Externship
• Web Design Technology (AAS)
• Web Design Technology/E-Business Track (AAS)

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