Business & Commerce at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, consider the program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located in Johnstown, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 business & commerce degrees were granted at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Distance learning is available at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Among 2,501 students, 457 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 448 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Use these rankings to compare Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 34 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #33 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #169 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #496 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Graduates of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,078 |
| 2 years | $24,615 |
| 3 years | $25,575 |
| 4 years | $27,852 |
| 5 years | $39,935 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College earn a median of $27,852, compared with $33,302 for all Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is $12,393.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are 59% women (22) and 41% men (15).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Of the 37 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 59% were women (22) and 41% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
The Business & Commerce program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.