Annual Estimated
Direct Cost of Attendance
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Tuition and Housing Costs
As of 7/1/2022
- Costs below are based on full-time 12 month enrollment which includes summer. At PTC, you attend year-round so you can graduate sooner and begin your career.
- Compared to other colleges, PTC offers four quarters versus two semesters per academic year. We show the full 12 months of cost versus nine months of tuition for the academic year.
- If you live outside Pennsylvania, you do not pay a higher tuition.
Bachelor’s Degrees before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost without Housing* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Degree Programs | ||||||
| Business Administration | $21,120 | $2,400 | $800 | $11,500 | $35,420 | $24,320 |
| Business Administration (Online) | $21,120 | $400 | $800 | $0** | $22,320 | $22,320 |
| Information Systems & Technology | $24,790 | $2,400 | $1,685 | $11,500 | $39,975 | $28,875 |
| Information Systems & Technology (Online) | $24,790 | $400 | $1,685 | $0** | $26,875 | $26,875 |
| Bachelor’s Completion Programs | ||||||
| Applied Management | $13,200 | $400 | $1,175 | $0** | $14,775 | $14,775 |
| Business Administration | $14,520 | $2,400 | $800 | $11,500 | $28,820 | $17,720 |
| Information Systems & Technology | $16,280 | $2,400 | $730 | $11,500 | $30,510 | $19,410 |
Associate Degrees before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost without Housing* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $21,450 | $2,400 | $1,465 | $11500 | $36,415 | $25,315 |
| Criminal Justice | $21,700 | $2,400 | $1,900 | $11,500 | $37,100 | $ 26,000 |
| Criminal Justice (Online) | $20,460 | $ 400 | $ 1,900 | $0** | $22,760 | $ 22,760 |
| Culinary Arts | $21,170 | $2,400 | $2,370 | $11,500 | $37,040 | $25,940 |
| Computer Aided Drafting | $25,900 | $2,400 | $ 2,285 | $11,500 | $41,685 | $30,585 |
| Graphic Design | $17,850 | $2,400 | $ 2,755 | $11,500 | $ 34,105 | $ 23,005 |
| Multimedia Technologies – Video Production | $18,900 | $2,400 | $ 3,650 | $11,500 | $ 36,050 | $ 24,950 |
| Web/UX Design | $18,200 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,050 | $11,500 | $ 33,750 | $ 22,650 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | $22,940 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,015 | $11,500 | $ 38,455 | $ 27,355 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (Online) | $20,350 | $ 400 | $ 2,015 | $0** | $ 22,765 | $ 22,765 |
| Robotics & Autonomous Engineering Technology | $23,310 | $2,400 | $2,751 | $11,500 | $39,961 | $28,461 |
| Medical Office Administration (Online) | $ 17,980 | $400 | $ 2,475 | 0** | $ 20,855 | $ 20,855 |
| Surgical Technology | $ 22,400 | $ 2,400 | $1,475 | $11,500 | $ 37,375 | $ 26,275 |
| Computer Information Systems | $25,900 | $ 2,400 | $1,615 | $11,500 | $ 38,215 | $ 27,115 |
| Information Technology | $ 24,790 | $ 2,400 | $1,780 | $11,500 | $ 40,070 | $ 28,970 |
| Information Technology (Online) | $ 24,790 | $ 400 | $1,780 | $0** | $ 24,290 | $ 24,290 |
| Nursing | $28,120 | $2,400 | $ 2,965 | $11,500 | $44,585 | $33,485 |
| HVAC Technology | $18,460 | $2,400 | $3,300 | $11,500 | $35,260 | $24,160 |
| Welding Technology | $18,850 | $2,400 | $2,060 | $11,500 | $34,120 | $23,020 |
Certificate Programs before grants, scholarships, and financial aid
| Program | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Fees | Estimated Books/Materials | Estimated Housing | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost with Housing* | Total Estimated Annual Direct Cost without Housing* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry | $ 12,470 | $ 1,800 | $1,520 | $8,325 | $24,115 | $15,790 |
| Culinary Arts | $ 17,980 | $ 2,400 | $ 1,965 | $11,500 | $33,845 | $22,345 |
| Medical Coding (Online) | $ 16,530 | $ 400 | $ 2,935 | 0** | $19,865 | $19,865 |
| Therapeutic Massage Practitioner | $13,520 | $1,800 | $2,845 | $8,625 | $26,790 | $18,165 |
| Practical Nursing | $21,840 | $2,400 | $3,560 | $11,500 | $38,900 | $27,800 |
| Electrician Technology | $17,980 | $2,400 | $2,040 | $11,500 | $33,520 | $22,420 |
| HVAC Technology | $17,680 | $2,400 | $2,950 | $11,500 | $34,130 | $23,030 |
| Welding Technology | $17,110 | $2,400 | $1,885 | $11,500 | $31,625 | $20,525 |
*7/19/2022 to 06/29/2023 (Before Financial Aid)
**Online Program Only, No Housing.
Based on Full Time 12 month enrollment.
If a student withdraws from PTC before graduation, the student will be charged for books, kits and supplies received.
Tuition costs are subject to change.
How Tuition Costs Are Calculated
Per-Credit Charge Official Tuition
PTC utilizes a per-credit and fee structure to determine total cost. The per-credit charge will vary based on program. The tuition and fees charged will be based on the credit load carried per term. The per-credit charges by program are listed below. For additional information on program layouts and courses required, please see the PTC Catalog.
| $370/credit | $350/credit | $330/credit |
|---|---|---|
| CAD Computer Information Systems Electronics Engineer Electronics –Industrial Instrument Information Systems & Tech.(BS) Information Tech. Nursing | Criminal Justice Graphic Design Multimedia –Video Prod. Web/UX Design Surgical Tech. | Applied Mgmt.(BS) Business Admin. (BS) Business Admin. (AS) |
| $290/credit | $260/credit |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Electrician Tech. Medical Assisting Medical Coding Medical Office Admin Welding (AS) Welding (CERT) | HVAC (AS) HVAC (CERT) Practical Nursing Therapeutic Massage |
Program Length
Bachelor’s Degrees: 15-36 months
Associate Degrees: 21-24 months
Certificate Programs: 12-15 months
Fees
Fees for on-ground programs are charged each quarter and are based on the number of credits taken per quarter.
Fees for online programs are charged quarterly at a flat rate of $100 per quarter.
The quarterly fee charges are:
| Quarterly Credits | Fees |
|---|---|
| 12 or more | $600 |
| 9-11 | $450 |
| 6-8 | $300 |
| 5 or less | $150 |
| Flat rate, fully online | $100 |
Books and Supplies
- Students will be requested to sign an authorization which will permit the use of Federal Financial Aid to cover charges for items such as books, supplies, equipment, and other items specified by the appropriate academic department.
- Multimedia and Graphic Design supplies can be charged to the student account for the first six (6) quarters of the program.
- Students who do not wish to include books and kits in their financial aid plan may elect to pay cash for each item as received.
- Students are not required to purchase kits, books, or supplies from the College. Students may elect to secure these items from vendors of their choice, provided that the texts and supplies meet the requirements of the academic program. Students may access information on textbook pricing through the student portal under: Academics; Student Consumer Information.
For students and families who would like to know which books, kits, and supplies are needed for their program of study, a detailed list, including course code and name, book title, ISBN number and estimated cost is accessible here: PTC Book List | Supply and Kit List
Housing Costs
Explore your on- and off-campus housing options, and learn about the amenities offered in each.
A $350 housing deposit completes your housing request.
PTC student housing costs range from $2450-$2875 per student per quarter depending on occupancy and accommodation.
PTC student housing is available to students under the age of 26.
Housing costs are subject to change.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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