WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget includes a 5% increase — $1,699,000 — for Pennsylvania College of Technology’s state appropriation.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation into law on Nov. 20 that increases the college’s state appropriation to $35,670,000.
“We are sincerely appreciative of the additional funding from the General Assembly and Gov. Shapiro. Our 98% placement rate showcases the value of our industry-informed, distinct approach to applied technology education,” President Michael J. Reed said.
The president noted that the costs of maintaining 150 state-of-the-art academic labs and facilities are substantial.
“This increase will allow Penn College to maintain access for Pennsylvanians to in-demand programs,” Reed said. “With 87% of our students coming from Pennsylvania and 81% of our alumni living and working in the state, the additional funding represents a strong investment in the commonwealth’s future.”
The president also highlighted the college’s efforts to reskill more than 5,000 incumbent workers annually and deliver dual enrollment opportunities to over 2,000 Pennsylvania high school students, further supporting the positive return the commonwealth realizes through its investment in Penn College.
“The General Assembly has long said we should pay for performance when it comes to our institutions of higher education,” said state Sen. Gene Yaw, who is chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. “Time and time again, Penn College has risen to the occasion. PCT is an institution that has trained tomorrow’s workforce for more than a century, and they are setting the standard for technical education and innovation around the world. I am very pleased we have taken this step in rewarding the college’s outstanding performance.”
Patrick Marty, the college’s chief government and international relations officer, noted the importance of this investment for the college.
“We highly value and take seriously this investment, one that will further buoy our decades-long commitment to delivery of a best-in-class applied technology education to Pennsylvanians, as part of the land-grant mission,” Marty said.
“We are grateful that Gov. Shapiro’s administration, together with legislators from both sides of the aisle — and the building — recognize that developing Pennsylvania's workforce leaders of tomorrow is an expensive endeavor — but investments like this one, coupled with the support of our 4,000 industry partners, are what make Pennsylvania College of Technology a national leader,” he added.
Penn College looks forward to stewarding these additional funds on behalf of the next generation of workforce.
For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State, visit pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll free 800-367-9222.