Penn State Fayette Applause
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in North Union Township has been ranked number one in the 2-Year Colleges for Adult Learners category of the 2018 Washington Monthly College Rankings.
Two-year associate degree programs at Fayette include business administration, electrical engineering technology, human development and family studies; letters, arts and sciences, and physical therapist assistant.
According to Washington Monthly, rankings are based on data from two federal government sources as well as the College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges. Assessments are made by seven metrics of “colleges’ openness and responsiveness to adult students and of how well those students fare once they leave.”
Among the considerations were each school’s flexible course schedules, adult-learner support programs, and the ability to transfer or apply previous coursework. With 18 percent of the student body over the age of 25, Penn State Fayette received the maximum scores in each category. Fayette students earn a mean income of $52,441 at 10 years after college entry, among the highest of the schools surveyed.
“We’re pleased with this distinction,” said Dr. Charles Patrick, chancellor and chief academic officer. “As the only higher education institution granting four-year degrees in Fayette County, we’re proud to offer unique resources and opportunities to adult learners in our community.”
To find a complete list of Washington Monthly rankings, visit www.WashingtonMonthly.com/college_guide/. For more information on adult-learner resources and two-year degree programs, visit fayette.psu.edu or call 724-430-4130.