Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Blackwood, NJ. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/30/1979 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Pennco Tech-Blackwood is Electrician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $18,750. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Pennco Tech-Blackwood.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $18,750 | $1,600 | 900 Hours | 7 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $23,566 | $1,800 | 1,200 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Electrician | $18,750 | $1,600 | 900 Hours | 16 Months | $15,963 |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $28,850 | $2,100 | 1,800 Hours | 12 Months | $16,505 |
| 5 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $20,535 | $1,800 | 960 Hours | 20 Months | $14,851 |
| 6 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | $12,750 | $1,150 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $15,098 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 886 students attended Pennco Tech-Blackwood in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 23 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 59 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pennco Tech-Blackwood is 61% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
| Student Population | 886 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Number of Faculty | 34 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Pennco Tech-Blackwood is $18,750
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
69% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,366 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,750 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,764 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,127 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,366 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pennco Tech-Blackwood offers 8 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 553 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 78 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 401 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 74 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 553 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pennco Tech-Blackwood are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 553 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 78 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 401 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 74 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 78 completers |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 78 |
| Total | 78 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 160 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 160 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 224 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 165 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 42 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 17 |
| Total | 401 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 74 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 46 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 |
| Total | 74 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 886 students have enrolled into Pennco Tech-Blackwood. By gender, 740 male and 146 female students are attending the school.
There are 285 White (32.17%), 277 Black/African American (31.26%), 290 Hispanic (32.73%), 23 Asian (2.60%), and 300 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 886 | 740 | 146 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 20 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 277 | 227 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 290 | 251 | 39 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 285 | 233 | 52 |
| Two More | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ
- 856-232-0310
- School Website
- Admission Page
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