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FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,677

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree

The burgeoning field of Commercial and Advertising Art is an arena of study fusing art and business to arrive at creative art or art used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer commercial and advertising art degrees.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Also known as Penn College

2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL

Located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a broad choice of programs that lead to 100 different types of career-associated certifications or two-year and four-year degrees.

Programs are offered under five major areas of studies, namely Business and Hospitality, Health Sciences, Construction and Design, Sciences, Humanities and Visual Communications, Industrial, Computer and Engineering Technologies, and Transportation and Natural Resources. Popular areas of studies include nursing, construction, IT, business administration, and heavy construction equipment technology.

The school, which is affiliated with Pennsylvania State University, currently has an enrollment of almost 6,000 students. Annual tuition and fees for in-state students is approximately $14,000 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $18,000 annually. Financial aid is provided in the form of payment plans, loans, scholarships and grants.

The college, which is located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, provides varsity sports programs for its students. Sports featured at the school include:

  • Women’s and Men’s Archery
  • Men’s Baseball
  • Women’s Fast Pitch Softball
  • Women’s and Men’s Tennis
  • Men’s Cross-country
  • Women’s and Men’s Basketball
  • Women’s Volleyball
  • Men’s Wrestling
  • Men’s Golf
  • Women’s and Men’s Soccer

For further information about the school and its programs, you can contact the college toll-free at 800-367-9222.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial and Advertising Art Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania College of Technology has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree1
Bachelor's Degree0

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Commercial and Advertising Art program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 770
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.31
    • Average Annual Salary: $67210
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 190
      • Average Hourly Rate: $31.66
      • Average Annual Salary: $65840

    Graphic Designers

    Description

    Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

    • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 6
      • Average Hourly Rate: $25.87
      • Average Annual Salary: $53820
    • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 210
      • Average Hourly Rate: $23.25
      • Average Annual Salary: $48350
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 670
      • Average Hourly Rate: $25.32
      • Average Annual Salary: $52680

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • Life Experience Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help support students, Pennsylvania College of Technology may offer student services like those listed below:

    • Online course work available
    • Remedial courses
    • Counseling assistance
    • Work study style employment
    • Assistance to find work
    • Child care

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (365)
    • Basketball (365)
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling
    • Archery