List of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania
Public institutions -- Two-year community colleges and technical schools
Table:
Name

Campus Locations

Counties served

Enrollment (Degree-track students)

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh (Allegheny Campus)
Monroeville (Boyce Campus)
McCandless (North Campus)
West Mifflin (South Campus)

Allegheny County

20,706

Community College of Beaver County

Center Township

Beaver County

3,007

Bucks County Community College

Newtown Township (Newtown Campus)
Bristol Township (Lower Bucks Campus)
East Rockhill Township (Upper Bucks Campus)

Bucks County

10,008

Butler County Community College

Butler

Butler County
Lawrence County
Mercer County

4,429

Delaware County Community College

Marple Township (Marple Campus)
East Brandywine Township (Downingtown Campus)

Delaware County
Chester County

12,705

HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College

Harrisburg (Harrisburg Campus)
East Lampeter Township (Lancaster Campus)
Manchester Township (York Campus)
Cumberland Township (Gettysburg Campus)
Lebanon (Lebanon Campus)

Dauphin County
Lancaster County
York County
Adams County
Lebanon County

23,210

Lehigh Carbon Community College

North Whitehall Township (Main Campus)

Allentown (Donley Center)

Tamaqua (Morgan Center)

Jim Thorpe (Jim Thorpe Campus)

Hanover Township (LCCC at LV Airport)

Allentown (Baum School of Art Center)

Lehigh County

8,101

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke (Main Campus)

Berwick (Berwick Center)

Hazleton (Hazleton Center)

Kulpmont (Kulpmont Center)

Pittston (Pittston Center)

Scranton (Scranton Center)

Shamokin (Northumberland Regional Higher Education Center)

Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre Center)

Luzerne County

7,249

Montgomery County Community College

Whitpain Township (Central Campus)
Pottstown (West Campus)

Montgomery County

13,919

Northampton Community College

Bethlehem Township (Main Campus)
Pocono Township (Monroe Campus)

Northampton County
Monroe County

11,328

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Richland Township

Cambria County

1,942

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

19,503

Reading Area Community College

Reading

Berks County

5,471

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster

Lancaster County

906

Westmoreland County Community College

Hempfield Township

Westmoreland County

7,383

Pittsburgh Technical College

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

2,000 [1]

University of Pittsburgh at Titusville

Titusville

Crawford County

354

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Community College of Allegheny County ( CCAC ) is a community college in the Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania area . With four campuses and four centers , the college offers associate 's degrees , certificate and diploma programs .
Pittsburgh ( /ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg ) is a city in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States , and is the county seat of Allegheny County . A population of about 302,407 ( 2018 ) residents live within the city limits , making it the 66th-largest city in the U.S . The metropolitan population of 2,324,743 is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia , the second-largest in Pennsylvania ( behind Philadelphia ) , and the 27th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the southwest of the state , at the confluence of the Allegheny , Monongahela , and Ohio rivers . Pittsburgh is known both as the Steel City for its more than 300 steel-related businesses and as the City of Bridges for its 446 bridges . The city features 30 skyscrapers , two inclined railways , a pre-revolutionary fortification and the Point State Park at the confluence of the rivers . The city developed as a vital link of the Atlantic coast and Midwest , as the mineral-rich Allegheny Mountains made the area coveted by the French and British empires , Virginians , Whiskey Rebels , and Civil War raiders . Aside from steel , Pittsburgh has led in manufacturing of aluminum , glass , shipbuilding , petroleum , foods , sports , transportation , computing , autos , and electronics . For part of the 20th century , Pittsburgh was behind only New York City and Chicago in corporate headquarters employment ; it had the most U.S. stockholders per capita . Deindustrialization in the 1970s and 80s laid off area blue-collar workers as steel and other heavy industries declined , and thousands of downtown white-collar workers also lost jobs when several Pittsburgh-based companies moved out . The population dropped from a peak of 675,000 in 1950 to 370,000 in 1990 . However , this rich industrial history left the area with renowned museums , medical centers , parks , research centers , and a diverse cultural district . After the deindustrialization of the mid-20th century , Pittsburgh has transformed into a hub for the health care , education , and technology industries .
Monroeville is a borough with home rule status in Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , United States . Located about 10 miles east of Pittsburgh , Monroeville is a suburb with mixed residential and commercial developments . As of the 2010 census , Monroeville was home to 28,386 people .
McCandless is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 28,457 at the 2010 census . It obtained a home rule charter on January 1 , 1975 , and changed its name from McCandless Township to Town of McCandless . Though McCandless no longer operates under the First Class Township Code , it is classified as a first-class township for certain purposes . The inclusion of the word Town in its name sometimes causes confusion , since with one exception , a town is not a municipal unit in Pennsylvania . Bloomsburg , in Columbia County , was incorporated as a town in 1870 , and is legally recognized as the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania . McCandless is part of the North Allegheny School District and participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library . It has been ranked highly among Money Magazine 's Best Places to Live .
West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , United States , located southeast of downtown Pittsburgh . The population was 20,313 at the 2010 census . It is named after Thomas Mifflin , 1st Governor of Pennsylvania , signer of the United States Constitution , and 1st Quartermaster General of the United States Army . Although the borough is heavily residential , it is home to one of America 's oldest traditional amusement parks , Kennywood Park . Other employers include advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology research and development facility , Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory ; monorail manufacturer Bombardier ; US Steel 's Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant ; Community College of Allegheny County 's South Campus ; and the Allegheny County Airport .
Allegheny County ( /ælɪˈɡeɪni/ ) is a county in the southwest of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of 2018 the population was 1,218,452 , making it the state 's second-most populous county , following Philadelphia County . The county seat is Pittsburgh . Allegheny County is included in the Pittsburgh , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , and in the Pittsburgh Designated Market Area . Allegheny was Pennsylvania 's first county to bear a Native American name , being named after the Allegheny River . The word Allegheny is of Lenape origin , with uncertain meaning . It is usually said to mean fine river , but sometimes said to refer to an ancient mythical tribe called Allegewi that lived along the river before being destroyed by the Lenape .
The Community College of Beaver County ( also known as CCBC ) is a community college located in Beaver County , Pennsylvania . The school includes approximately 3,600 credit students and over 3,200 non-credit students from in and around Beaver County .
Center Township is a township in Beaver County , Pennsylvania , United States . Center Township is a suburban community located approximately 25 miles ( 40 km ) northwest of Pittsburgh . As of the 2010 census it had a population of 11,795 . Center Township is home to two colleges , Penn State Beaver and Community College of Beaver County . Center Township is also one of the largest retail centers in the area . Ambitious municipal and recreation programs include a system of parks and playgrounds with picnic areas , recreation programs and a Community Youth Center .
Beaver County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 170,539 . Its county seat is Beaver . The county was created on March 12 , 1800 , from parts of Allegheny and Washington Counties . It took its name from the Beaver River . Beaver County is part of the Pittsburgh , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Bucks County Community College ( Bucks ) is a two-year community college located in Bucks County , Pennsylvania , near Philadelphia . Founded in 1964 , Bucks has three campuses and online courses : a main campus in Newtown , an Upper County campus in the town of Perkasie , and a Lower County campus in the town of Bristol . There are also various satellite facilities located throughout the county . The college offers courses via face-to-face classroom-based instruction , as eLearning classes offered completely online ( often referred to as distance learning ) , and in hybrid ( blended ) modes that combine face-to-face instruction with online learning . The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . [ citation needed ]
Newtown Township is a township in Bucks County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 19,299 at the 2010 census ( a predicted 19,720 in 2016 ) .
Bristol Township is a township in Bucks County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 54,582 at the 2010 census , making it the 13th largest municipality in the state . Bristol Township , along with Bristol Borough , is a cultural hub for Lower Bucks County , hosting celebrations of African and Latino heritage . Parts of the township consist of the neighborhoods of Fairless Hills and Levittown , Pennsylvania .
East Rockhill Township is a township in Bucks County , Pennsylvania , United States . The original Rockhill Township was established in 1740 and was divided into East and West Rockhill Townships in 1890 . The population was 5,706 at the 2010 Census . East Rockhill is part of Pennridge School District . Pennridge Airport is located in East Rockhill Township .
Bucks County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 625,249 , making it the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania and the 99th-most populous county in the United States . The county seat is Doylestown . The county is named after the English county of Buckinghamshire or more precisely , its abbreviation . Bucks County constitutes part of the northern boundary of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington , PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area , more commonly known as the Delaware Valley . It is located immediately northeast of Philadelphia and forms part of the southern tip of the eastern state border .
Butler County Community College ( BC3 ) is a public community college in Butler Township , Pennsylvania . It also offers courses in Cranberry Township , as well as in Lawrence , Mercer , and Jefferson counties . More recently the college has begun to offer online classes . BC3 is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . Over 100,000 students have attended . The college 's main campus is easily accessed from PA Route 8 via Decatur Drive or Vogel and Old Plank Roads .
Butler Township is a township in Butler County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 17,248 at the 2010 census . The township was first settled in 1795 . It was established as a township in 1804 and as a first class township in 1922 .
Butler County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 183,862 . Its county seat is Butler . Butler County was created on March 12 , 1800 , from part of Allegheny County and named in honor of General Richard Butler , a hero of the American Revolution . Butler County is part of the Pittsburgh , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania , United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 91,108 . The county seat is New Castle . Lawrence County makes up the entire New Castle , PA Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the larger Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton , PA-WV-OH Combined Statistical Area .
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 116,638 . Its county seat is Mercer , and its largest city is Hermitage . The county was created in 1800 and later organized in 1803 . Mercer County is included in the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman , OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Delaware County Community College ( DCCC ) is a two-year community college in the Philadelphia area that serves Delaware and Chester Counties with locations in the Pennsylvania suburbs of Marple Township , Sharon Hill , Upper Darby , Downingtown , Exton , Phoenixville and West Grove .
Marple Township is a township in Delaware County , Pennsylvania , United States . It contains the census designated place of Broomall . The population was 23,743 at 2015 . ZIP codes include mainly 19008 , but also partially 19064 and 19063 . The township is run by Marple Township board of commissioners , under President Joseph Rufo and Vice President Daniel Leefson. [ when ? ]
East Brandywine Township is a township in Chester County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 6,742 at the 2010 census .
Delaware County , colloquially referred to as Delco , is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that borders Philadelphia . With a population of 562,960 , it is the fifth most populous county in Pennsylvania , and the third smallest in area . The county was created on September 26 , 1789 , from part of Chester County , and named for the Delaware River . Its county seat is Media . Until 1850 , Chester was the county seat of Delaware County and , before that , of Chester County . Delaware County is adjacent to the city-county of Philadelphia and is included in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington , PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area . Delaware County is the only county covered in its entirety by area codes 610 and 484 .
Chester County ( Pennsylvania German : Tscheschter Kaundi ) , colloquially known as Chesco , is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 498,886 , increasing by 4.1% to a census-estimated 522,046 residents as of 2018 [ update ] . The county seat is West Chester . Chester County was one of the three original Pennsylvania counties created by William Penn in 1682 . It was named for Chester , England . Chester County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington , PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area . Eastern Chester County is home to many communities that comprise part of the Main Line western suburbs outside of Philadelphia , while part of its southernmost portion is considered suburban Wilmington , along with southwest Delaware County .
Harrisburg Area Community College ( HACC ) is a community college in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania . HACC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools . HACC serves 19,000 degree-seeking students as well as 6,000 students in noncredit programs . The college has more than 90,000 alumni .
Harrisburg ( /ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg ; Pennsylvania German : Harrisbarrig ) [ citation needed ] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States , and the county seat of Dauphin County . With a population of 49,229 , it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth . It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River , 107 miles ( 172 km ) west of Philadelphia . Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area , which had a 2018 estimated population of 574,659 , making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States . Harrisburg played a notable role in American history during the Westward Migration , the American Civil War , and the Industrial Revolution . During part of the 19th century , the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States . The U.S. Navy ship USS Harrisburg , which served from 1918 to 1919 at the end of World War I , was named in honor of the city . In the mid-to-late 20th century , the city 's economic fortunes fluctuated with its major industries consisting of government , heavy manufacturing , agriculture , and food services ( nearby Hershey is home of the chocolate maker , located just 10 miles ( 16 km ) east ) . The Pennsylvania Farm Show , the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States , was first held in Harrisburg in 1917 and has been held there every early-to-mid January since then . Harrisburg also hosts an annual outdoor sports show , the largest of its kind in North America , an auto show , which features a large static display of new as well as classic cars and is renowned nationwide , and Motorama , a two-day event consisting of a car show , motocross racing , remote control car racing , and more . Harrisburg is also known for the Three Mile Island accident , which occurred on March 28 , 1979 , near Middletown . In 2010 Forbes rated Harrisburg as the second best place in the U.S. to raise a family .
East Lampeter Township is a township in central Lancaster County , Pennsylvania , United States . At the 2010 census the population was 16,424 . East Lampeter Township is one of the six suburbs that border the city of Lancaster , all sharing the same ZIP code with Lancaster . Though the township is predominantly rural and agricultural , the busy highway U.S. 30 , also known as the Lincoln Highway , crosses the township from the northwest to the southeast , traveling about eight and one-half miles . The two and one-half mile stretch bordering the city of Lancaster is very congested and serves many businesses including East Town Mall , the Lancaster Mennonite School , Dutch Wonderland amusement park , Tanger Outlets , Rockvale Outlets , and several hotels and fast food businesses .
Manchester Township is a township in York County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 18,161 at the 2010 census .
Cumberland Township is a township in Adams County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 6,162 at the 2010 census . In 1863 , the American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg took place mainly in Cumberland Township , which surrounds the borough of Gettysburg on three sides .
Lebanon ( /ˈlɛbənən/ ) is a city in and the county seat of Lebanon County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 25,477 at the 2010 census , a 4.2% increase from the 2000 count of 24,461 . Lebanon is located in the central part of the Lebanon Valley , 26 miles ( 42 km ) east of Harrisburg and 29 miles ( 47 km ) west of Reading . Lebanon was founded by George Steitz in 1740 and was originally named Steitztown .
Dauphin County /ˈdɔːfɪn/ is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 268,100 . The county seat and the largest city is Harrisburg , Pennsylvania 's state capital and tenth largest city . The county was created ( erected ) on March 4 , 1785 , from part of Lancaster County and was named after Louis-Joseph , Dauphin of France , the first son of king Louis XVI . Dauphin County is included in the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area . Located within the county is Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station , site of the 1979 nuclear core meltdown .
Lancaster County locally /ˈlæŋkəstər/ , ( Pennsylvania German : Lengeschder Kaundi ) sometimes nicknamed the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country , is a county located in the south central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 519,445 . Its county seat is Lancaster . Lancaster County comprises the Lancaster , Pennsylvania , Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a part of Philadelphia 's Designated Media Market . The County of Lancaster is a popular tourist destination , with its Amish community a major attraction . Contrary to popular belief , the word Dutch in Pennsylvania Dutch not a mistranslation , but rather a corruption of the Pennsylvania German endonym Deitsch , which means Pennsylvania Dutch / German or German . Ultimately , the terms Deitsch , Dutch , Diets and Deutsch are all cognates of the Proto-Germanic word *þiudiskaz meaning popular or of the people . The continued use of Dutch instead of German was strengthend by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 19th century as a way of distinguising themselves from later ( post 1830 ) waves of German immigrants to the United States , with the Pennsylvania Dutch referring to themselves as Deitsche and to Germans as Deitschlenner ( literally Germany-ers , compare Deutschland-er ) whom they saw as a related but distinct group . The ancestors of the Amish began to immigrate to colonial Pennsylvania in the early 18th century to take advantage of the religious freedom offered by William Penn . They were also attracted by the area 's rich soil and mild climate . Also attracted to promises of religious freedom , French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution settled this area in 1710 . There were also significant numbers of English , Welsh and Ulster Scots ( also known as the Scotch-Irish in the colonies ) .
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 434,972 . Its county seat is York . The county was created on August 19 , 1749 , from part of Lancaster County and named either after the Duke of York , an early patron of the Penn family , or for the city and county of York in England . York County comprises the York-Hanover , Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon , Pennsylvania Combined Statistical Area . It is in the Susquehanna Valley , a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania . Based on the Articles of Confederation having been adopted in York by the Second Continental Congress on November 15 , 1777 , the local government and business community began referring to York in the 1960s as the first capital of the United States of America . The designation has been debated by historians ever since . Congress considered York , and the borough of Wrightsville , on the eastern side of York County along the Susquehanna River , as a permanent capital of the United States before Washington , D.C. , was selected .
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 101,407 . Its county seat is Gettysburg . The county was created on January 22 , 1800 , from part of York County , and was named for the second President of the United States , John Adams . On July 1-3 , 1863 , the area around Gettysburg was the site of the pivotal battle of the American Civil War , and as a result is a center for Civil War tourism . Adams County comprises the Gettysburg , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon , PA Combined Statistical Area .
Lebanon ( /ˈlɛbənən/ ) County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 133,568 . Its county seat is Lebanon . The county was formed from portions of Dauphin and Lancaster counties in 1813 , with minor boundary revisions in 1814 and 1821 . Lebanon County comprises the Lebanon , Pennsylvania , Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon , Pennsylvania Combined Statistical Area . Lebanon is 72 miles northwest of Philadelphia , which is the nearest major city .
Lehigh Carbon Community College ( LCCC ) is a public community college in Schnecksville , Pennsylvania , in the Lehigh Valley region of the state . The school serves as the primary granter of associate degrees in the Allentown area . LCCC was founded on March 31 , 1966 as Lehigh County Community College , and it originally held classes in the former Lehigh County Courthouse . In 1972 , modern facilities were constructed , which laid the foundation for its current campus . In order to increase enrollment from nearby Carbon County , the school decided on its current name in 1994 . The college also has learning centers in several off-campus locations , including at the Donley Center in Downtown Allentown , the Carbon Center in Jim Thorpe ( Carbon County ) , and at the John Morgan Center in Tamaqua , Schuylkill County .
North Whitehall Township is a township in Lehigh County , Pennsylvania , in the United States . It is a suburb of Allentown , Pennsylvania , in the Lehigh Valley region of the state . The population of North Whitehall Township was 15,703 at the 2010 census .
Allentown ( Pennsylvania Dutch : Allenschteddel ) is a city located in Lehigh County , Pennsylvania , United States . It is Pennsylvania 's third most populous city and the 233rd largest city in the United States . As of the 2010 census , the city had a total population of 118,032 and it is currently the fastest growing major city in Pennsylvania with an estimated 121,433 residents according to the 2018 census estimate . It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley , which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010 [ update ] . Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County . In 2012 , the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1762 . Located on the Lehigh River , Allentown is the largest of three adjacent cities in Northampton and Lehigh counties that make up a region of eastern Pennsylvania known as the Lehigh Valley ; the other two cities being Bethlehem , Pennsylvania , and Easton , Pennsylvania . Allentown is approximately 60 miles ( 97 km ) north-northwest of Philadelphia , the sixth most populous city in the United States , 60 miles ( 97 km ) south-southeast of Scranton and the Wyoming Valley , 80 miles ( 130 km ) east-northeast of Harrisburg , the state capital , and 75 miles ( 121 km ) west of New York City , the nation 's largest city . Being centrally located in the Northeast Megalopolis , there are approximately 30 million people living within 100 miles ( 160 km ) of Allentown and the city has direct access to some of the largest markets , seaports , airports , railways and population centers in the United States but with a lower cost of living than many surrounding cities and regions . Allentown was one of only six communities in the country to have been named a national success story in April 2016 by the Urban Land Institute for its downtown redevelopment and transformation that has generated nearly $ 1 billion in new development projects as of April 2019 .
Tamaqua ( pronounced tuh-MAH-qwah ) is a borough in eastern Schuylkill County , Pennsylvania , United States . The borough , located in Central Eastern Pennsylvania 's Southern Coal Region , had a population of 7,107 as of the 2010 U.S. Census , a drop of less than 1% from 2000 . In 2018 , population of 6,705 , Tamaqua is part of the Pottsville , PA Micropolitan Statistical Area . Tamaqua was taken from the territory of West Penn and Schuylkill Townships .
Jim Thorpe is a borough and the county seat of Carbon County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . The population was 4,781 at the 2010 census . The town has been called the Switzerland of America due to the picturesque scenery , mountainous location , and architecture ; as well as the Gateway to the Poconos . It is in eastern Pennsylvania about 80 miles ( 130 km ) north of Philadelphia and 100 miles ( 160 km ) west of New York City . This town is also historically known as the burial site for the body of Native American sports legend Jim Thorpe .
Hanover Township is a township in Lehigh County , Pennsylvania , in the United States . Hanover Township is a suburb of Allentown and Bethlehem , in the Lehigh Valley region of the state . The township 's population was 1,913 at the 2000 census . Hanover Township is best known as the home of Lehigh Valley International Airport , which serves the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas .
Lehigh County ( Pennsylvania German : Lechaa Kaundi ) is a county located in the Lehigh Valley region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 349,497 . Its county seat is Allentown , the state 's third-largest city behind Philadelphia and Pittsburgh . The county , which was first settled around 1730 , was formed in 1812 with the division of Northampton County into two counties . It is named after the Lehigh River , whose name is derived from the Delaware Indian term Lechauweki or Lechauwekink , meaning where there are forks . Lehigh County is part of the New York City metropolitan area , but also borders the Delaware Valley and is a part of the Philadelphia media market . It is one of the fastest-growing counties in Pennsylvania .
Luzerne County Community College ( LCCC ) is a public community college in Nanticoke , Pennsylvania . LCCC offers over 100 academic , technical , and career programs . The institution uses an open admissions policy for most programs , and has over 35,000 graduates . In addition to the 167-acre main campus in Nanticoke , the school maintains 7 satellite learning centers located throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania . Satellite college Centers are located in Berwick , Wilkes-Barre , Scranton , Shamokin , Hazleton , Pittston , and Watsontown . LCCC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools . Luzerne offers 71 occupational programs ( includes degree , certificate , and diploma programs ) , 25 liberal arts/transfer programs , 10 credit-free career training programs as well as numerous conferences , seminars , workshops , and business/industry customized training either on-campus or throughout the community During the fall 2019 semester approximately 9,000 students were enrolled in credit and noncredit courses . Luzerne prides itself on small class size , as the student to faculty ratio is 18:1 .
Nanticoke is a city in Luzerne County , Pennsylvania , United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 10,465 , making it the third largest city in Luzerne County . It occupies 3.5 square miles of land . The city can be divided into several sections : Honey Pot ( northwestern Nanticoke ) , Downtown ( northern and central Nanticoke ) , and Hanover Section ( southeastern Nanticoke ) . It was once an active coal mining community . Today , the 167-acre main campus of Luzerne County Community College is located within the city .
Berwick is a borough in Columbia County , Pennsylvania , United States , 28 miles ( 45 km ) southwest of Wilkes Barre . As of the 2010 census , Berwick had a population of 10,477 . It is one of the two principal communities of the Bloomsburg-Berwick , PA Micropolitan Statistical Area , a micropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties , and had a combined population of 85,562 at the 2010 census .
Hazleton is a city in Luzerne County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census . Hazleton is the second largest city in Luzerne County . It was incorporated as a borough on January 5 , 1857 , and as a city on December 4 , 1891 .
Kulpmont is a borough in Northumberland County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 2,924 at the 2010 census .
Pittston is a city in Luzerne County , Pennsylvania , United States . It is situated between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre . The city gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining city , drawing a large portion of its labor force from European immigrants . The population was 7,739 as of the 2010 census , making it the fourth largest city in Luzerne County . At its peak in 1920 , the population of Pittston was 18,497 . The city consists of three sections : The Downtown ( in the center of the city ) , the Oregon Section ( in the southern end ) , and the Junction ( in the northern end ) . Pittston City is at the heart of the Greater Pittston region ( a 65.35 square mile region in Luzerne County ) . Greater Pittston has a total population of 48,020 ( as of 2010 ) .
Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania 's Wyoming Valley and hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania . With a population of 77,291 , it is the largest city in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which has a population of about 570,000 . The city is conventionally divided into 8 districts : North Scranton , Southside , Westside , the Hill Section , Central City , Minooka , East Mountain , and Green Ridge , though these areas do not have legal status . Scranton is the geographic and cultural center of the Lackawanna River valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania , and the largest of the former anthracite coal mining communities in a contiguous quilt-work that also includes Wilkes-Barre , Nanticoke , Pittston , and Carbondale . Scranton was incorporated on February 14 , 1856 , as a borough in Luzerne County and as a city on April 23 , 1866 . It became a major industrial city , a center of mining and railroads , and attracted thousands of new immigrants . It was the site of the Scranton General Strike in 1877 . People in northern Luzerne County sought a new county in 1839 but the Wilkes-Barre area resisted losing its assets . Lackawanna County did not gain independent status until 1878 . Under legislation allowing the issue to be voted by residents of the proposed territory , voters favored the new county by a proportion of 6 to 1 , with Scranton residents providing the major support . The city was designated as the county seat when Lackawanna County was established in 1878 , and a judicial district was authorized in July 1879 .
Shamokin ( /ʃəˈmoʊkɪn/ ; Saponi Algonquian Schahamokink , meaning place of eels ) ( Lenape Indian language : Shahëmokink ) is a city in Northumberland County , Pennsylvania , surrounded by Coal Township at the western edge of the Anthracite Coal Region in central Pennsylvania 's Susquehanna River Valley . It was named after a Saponi Indian village , Schahamokink . At the 2010 decennial United States Census , the population was 7,374 , approximately half what it was in 1950 .
Wilkes-Barre ( /ˈwɪlksˌbɛər/ or /-bɛəri/ ) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County . It is one of the principal cities in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area . Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley , it is second in size to the nearby city of Scranton . The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 563,631 as of the 2010 Census , making it the fourth-largest metro/statistical area in the state of Pennsylvania . Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Wyoming Valley are framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east , the Endless Mountains to the north and west , and the Lehigh Valley to the south . The Susquehanna River flows through the center of the valley and defines the northwestern border of the city . Wilkes-Barre was founded in 1769 and formally incorporated in 1806 . The city grew rapidly in the 19th century after the discovery of nearby coal reserves and the arrival of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who provided a labor force for the local mines . The coal mining fueled industrialization in the city , which reached the height of its prosperity in the first half of the 20th century . Its population peaked at more than 86,000 . Following World War II , the city 's economy declined due to the collapse of industry . The Knox Mine disaster accelerated this trend after large portions of the area 's coal mines were flooded and could not be reopened .
Luzerne County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 906 square miles ( 2,350 km2 ) , of which 890 square miles ( 2,300 km2 ) is land and 16 square miles ( 41 km2 ) is water . It is Northeastern Pennsylvania 's second-largest county by total area . As of the 2010 census , the population was 320,918 , making it the most populous county in the northeastern part of the state . The county seat and largest city is Wilkes-Barre . Other populous communities include Hazleton , Kingston , Nanticoke , and Pittston . Luzerne County is included in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton Metropolitan Statistical Area , which has a total population of 555,426 ( as of 2017 ) . On September 25 , 1786 , Luzerne County was formed from part of Northumberland County . It was named after Chevalier de la Luzerne , a French soldier and diplomat during the 18th century . When it was founded , Luzerne County occupied a large portion of Northeastern Pennsylvania . From 1810 to 1878 , it was divided into several smaller counties . The counties of Bradford , Lackawanna , Susquehanna , and Wyoming were all formed from parts of Luzerne County .
Montgomery County Community College ( MCCC , Montco , or MC3 ) is a public community college in Blue Bell in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania . MCCC also has two satellite campuses , West campus in Pottstown and Culinary Arts Institute in Lansdale . MCCC is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools .
Whitpain Township is a township in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States . Founded in 1701 , it has grown to a total population of 18,875 as of the 2010 census .
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States about 40 miles ( 64 km ) northwest of Philadelphia and 20 miles ( 32 km ) southeast of Reading , on the Schuylkill River . Pottstown was laid out in 1752-53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder , John Potts . The old name was abandoned at the time of the incorporation as a borough in 1815 . In 1888 , the limits of the borough were considerably extended . Pottstown is the center of a productive farming and dairying region . Pottstown 's iron and steel interests were once extensive . There were large rolling mills , furnaces , nail works , textile mills , bridge works , agricultural-implement works , boiler and machine shops , foundries , and manufactories of bricks , silks , shirts , hosiery , etc . In 1900 , 13,696 people lived there ; in 1910 , 15,599 ; in 1920 , 17,431 ; and in 1940 , 20,194 . The population was 22,377 at the 2010 census .
Montgomery County , locally also referred to as Montco , is the third-most populous county in the U.S. state of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , and the 71st most populous in the United States . As of 2018 , the census-estimated population of the county was 828,604 , representing a 3.3% increase from the 799,884 residents enumerated in the 2010 census . Montgomery County is located adjacent to and northwest of Philadelphia . The county seat is Norristown . Montgomery County is geographically diverse , ranging from farms and open land in the extreme north of the county to densely populated suburban neighborhoods in the southern and central portions of the county . Montgomery County is included in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington , PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area , sometimes expansively known as the Delaware Valley . The county marks part of the Delaware Valley 's northern border with the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania . In 2010 , Montgomery County was the 51st wealthiest county in the country by median household income . In 2008 , the county was named the 9th Best Place to Raise a Family by Forbes . The county was created on September 10 , 1784 , out of land originally part of Philadelphia County . The first courthouse was housed in the Barley Sheaf Inn . It is believed to have been named either for Richard Montgomery , an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City , or for the Welsh county of Montgomeryshire ( which was named after one of William the Conqueror 's main counselors , Roger de Montgomerie ) , as it was part of the Welsh Tract , an area of Pennsylvania settled by Quakers from Wales .
Northampton Community College is a public community college in Pennsylvania with campuses in Bethlehem Township in Northampton County and Tannersville in Monroe County . The college , founded in 1967 , also has satellite locations in the south side of Bethlehem and Hawley . The college serves more than 34,000 students a year in credit and non-credit programs . Northampton grants associate degrees , certificates and diplomas in more than 100 fields including arts and humanities , business and technology , education and allied health . It is one of the largest employers in the Lehigh Valley and a major educator of registered nurses , licensed practical nurses , emergency responders , radiologic technologists , dental hygienists , veterinary technologists , funeral service directors , chefs and early childhood educators for the region . The college is also one of the largest providers of workforce training , adult literacy programs , and non-credit classes in a four-county region and the only community college in Pennsylvania to offer on-campus housing .
Bethlehem Township is a township in Northampton County , Pennsylvania , United States . Bethlehem Township is located in the Lehigh Valley region of the state and is a suburb of Bethlehem , Pennsylvania . It falls within the New York-Newark-Jersey City , NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget . The population of Bethlehem Township was 23,730 at the 2010 census .
Pocono Township is a township in Monroe County , Pennsylvania , United States . Township government is located in the village of Tannersville , Pennsylvania , near the site of the popular Camelback Water Beach & Ski Area , which is located in Pocono and the adjacent Jackson Township . The top of the ski area is within Big Pocono State Park , which is maintained by resort staff . The population was 9,607 at the 2000 census .
Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 297,735 . Its county seat is Easton . The county was formed in 1752 from parts of Bucks County . Its namesake was Northamptonshire and the county seat of Easton is named for the country house Easton Neston . Northampton County is included in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton , PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the New York-Newark , NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area . Its northern edge borders The Poconos , and its eastern section borders the Delaware River , which divides Pennsylvania and New Jersey . Northampton County also borders the Delaware Valley and is included in Philadelphia 's Media Market The county is industrially-oriented , producing cement , and other industrial products . Bethlehem Steel , once one of the world 's largest manufacturers of steel , was located there prior to its closing in 2003 .
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 169,842 . Its county seat is Stroudsburg . The county was formed from sections of Northampton and Pike counties . Named in honor of James Monroe , the fifth president of the United States , the county is located in northeastern Pennsylvania , along its border with New Jersey . Monroe County is coterminous with the East Stroudsburg , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , within the Greater New York-Newark , NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area . It also borders the Lehigh Valley and has connections to the Delaware Valley , being a part of Philadelphia 's Designated Media Market . The county is home to East Stroudsburg University . Monroe County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state of Pennsylvania . Not only has the population increased by over 70% since 1990 , but the commercial and retail sectors have expanded significantly , as well . There are many new shopping centers , and even more are being constructed and are currently being planned at this time .
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public community college in Johnstown , Pennsylvania . Satellite sites are provided in Altoona ( Blair County ) , Ebensburg ( northern Cambria County ) , Somerset ( Somerset County ) , and Huntingdon ( Huntingdon County ) .
Richland Township is a township in Cambria County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 12,814 at the 2010 census . It is part of the Johnstown , Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Cambria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 143,679 . Its county seat is Ebensburg . The county was created on March 26 , 1804 , from parts of Bedford , Huntingdon , and Somerset Counties and later organized in 1807 . It was named for the nation of Wales , which in Latin is known as Cambria . Cambria County comprises the Johnstown , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Johnstown-Somerset , PA Combined Statistical Area .
The Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission institution in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , that grants associate degrees , academic certificates and proficiency certificates . Programs of study include health care ; science and technology ; design , construction and transportation ; business , entrepreneurship and law ; creative arts ; liberal arts and communications ; and education and human services . The college offers traditional , evening , weekend and online courses , including online degree programs . Students at the college can pursue a bachelor 's degree upon graduation , and some programs prepare students to enter the workforce . Dual admissions partnerships and transfer agreements with four-year schools make it easy for students to further their education . Student support services include free tutoring , counseling , transfer assistance , the Center for Male Engagement , a Career Services Center , and a Veteran 's Resource Center . Adult Basic Education classes can provide Philadelphia residents with skills . The college 's Corporate Solutions unit offers workforce training initiatives for individuals looking to advance their career skills or prepare for new career . Student life programs are offered , with a variety of clubs , organizations , and athletic activities to choose from . The college also offers study abroad programs .
Philadelphia , known colloquially as Philly , is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , and the sixth-most populous U.S. city with a 2018 census-estimated population of 1,584,138 . Since 1854 , the city has had the same geographic boundaries as Philadelphia County , the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area , with over 6 million residents as of 2017 [ update ] . Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley , located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers , within the Northeast megalopolis . The Delaware Valley 's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States . Philadelphia is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States . William Penn , an English Quaker , founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony . Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States , who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress , and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 . Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress , the preservation of the Liberty Bell , the Battle of Germantown , and the Siege of Fort Mifflin . Philadelphia remained the nation 's largest city until being overtaken by New York City in 1790 ; the city was also one of the nation 's capitals during the revolution , serving as temporary U.S. capital while Washington , D.C. was under construction . In the 19th century , Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub . The city grew from an influx of European immigrants , most of whom came from Ireland , Italy and Germany - the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015 [ update ] . In the early 20th century , Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War , as well as Puerto Ricans .
Philadelphia County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of 2018 , Philadelphia County was home to an estimated population of 1,584,138 residents . The county is the second smallest county in Pennsylvania by land area . Philadelphia County is one of the three original counties , along with Chester and Bucks counties , created by William Penn during November 1682 . Since 1854 , the county has been coextensive with the City of Philadelphia , which also serves as its seat of government . Philadelphia County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington , PA-NJ-DE-MD ( Combined Statistical Area , known as the Delaware Valley ) , located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers , within the Northeast megalopolis . Philadelphia County is the economic and cultural anchor of the Delaware Valley , the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States , with a population of 7.2 million .
Reading Area Community College ( RACC ) is a public community college in Reading , Pennsylvania . The college was founded in 1971 and serves the greater Reading area and Berks County , Pennsylvania . The institution is a Hispanic-serving institution ( 'HSI ' ) as defined by federal law ( the Higher Education Opportunity Act , Title V , 2008 ) .
Reading ( /ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing ; Pennsylvania German : Reddin ) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County , Pennsylvania , United States . With a population of 88,495 as of the 2018 U.S. Census Estimates , it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania . Located in the southeastern part of the state , it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area , home to 420,152 residents , and is furthermore included in the greater Delaware Valley . According to the 2010 census , Reading had the highest share of citizens living in poverty in the nation for cities with populations of more than 65,000 . Reading 's poverty rate fell over the next decade . Reading 's poverty rate in the 2018 five-year American Community survey showed that 35.4% of the city 's residents were below the poverty line , or less than the infamous 41.3% from 2011 , when Reading was declared the poorest small city in the nation . The city , which is approximately halfway between the state 's most populous city , Philadelphia , and the state capital , Harrisburg , is strategically situated along a major transportation route from Central to Eastern Pennsylvania , and lent its name to the now-defunct Reading Railroad , which transported anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania Coal Region to the eastern United States via the Port of Philadelphia . Reading Railroad is one of the four railroad properties in the classic United States version of the Monopoly board game . Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry . It has been known as The Pretzel City , because of numerous local pretzel bakeries . Currently , Bachman , Dieffenbach , Tom Sturgis , and Unique Pretzel bakeries call the Reading area home . In recent years , the Reading area has become a destination for cyclists .
Berks County ( Pennsylvania German : Barricks Kaundi ) is a county located in the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 411,442 . The county seat is Reading . Berks County comprises the Reading , PA Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) , which is also included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden , PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area . ( CSA ) .
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ( Stevens Tech ) is a public technical college in Lancaster , Pennsylvania . It offers twenty-two academic programs for about 1,200 students . It was named for Thaddeus Stevens , a nineteenth-century politician . The college was founded in 1905 and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools .
Lancaster ( /ˈlæŋkɪstər/ LANG-kə-stər ) is a city located in South Central Pennsylvania which serves as the seat of Pennsylvania 's Lancaster County and one of the oldest inland towns in the United States . With a population of 59,322 , it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania 's cities . The Lancaster metropolitan area population is 507,766 , making it the 101st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and second largest in the South Central Pennsylvania area . The city 's primary industries include healthcare , tourism , public administration , manufacturing , and both professional and semi-professional services . Lancaster hosts more electronic public CCTV outdoor cameras per capita than cities such as Boston or San Francisco , despite controversy among residents . Lancaster was home to James Buchanan , the nation 's 15th president , and to congressman and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens .
Westmoreland County Community College was founded in 1970 and is located in Youngwood , Pennsylvania , USA . Westmoreland was founded during an era of community college proliferation within the state . Its location on the suburban fringe was designed to attract students from both the Westmoreland County suburbs of Pittsburgh and the Monongahela Valley , then a still booming industrial center . The college has also extended its outreach to provide services to students from Fayette and Indiana Counties .
Hempfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 43,241 at the 2010 census , making it the largest suburb in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area by population . Its name is taken from Hempfield in Lancaster County , which was formed in 1729 and is named after the hemp fields in the area .
Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . At the 2010 census , the population was 365,169 . The county seat is Greensburg . Formed from , successively , Lancaster , Northumberland , and later Bedford Counties , Westmoreland County was founded on February 26 , 1773 , and was the first county in the colony of Pennsylvania whose entire territorial boundary was located west of the Allegheny Mountains . Westmoreland County originally included the present-day counties of Fayette , Washington , Greene , and parts of Beaver , Allegheny , Indiana , and Armstrong counties . It is named after Westmorland , a historic county of England . Westmoreland County is included in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area .
Pittsburgh Technical College ( PTC ) is a private college in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . The college , formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute ( PTI ) , opened in 1946 and has since expanded with more than 30 career-focused programs in the School of Business , School of Criminal Justice , School of Culinary Arts , School of Design and Engineering Technology , School of Energy and Electronics Technology , School of Healthcare , School of Hospitality , School of Information Systems and Technology , School of Nursing , and School of Trades Technology . Bachelor 's and associate degrees are awarded , in addition to certificate programs . Online programs are also offered in the School of Business and the School of Healthcare .
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville ( Pitt-Titusville or UPT ) is a public college in Titusville , Pennsylvania . It is a state-related , associate degree-granting campus of the University of Pittsburgh . It is primarily a two-year campus providing 13 associate degrees and access to over 100 majors and pre-professional tracks with provided relocation and transfer programs for students pursuing baccalaureate degrees . UPT also offers students the ability to stay on campus in order to earn bachelor 's degrees in business management and human relations from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford .
Titusville is a third class city in far east corner Crawford County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 5,418 at the 2017 census . Titusville is known as the birthplace of the American Oil Industry and for a number of years , was the leading oil producing region in the world . Titusville was notable for its lumber industry , including 17 sawmills , as well as its plastic , and tool making industries .
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania . As of the 2010 census , the population was 88,765 . Its county seat is Meadville . The county was created on March 12 , 1800 , from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford . Crawford County comprises the Meadville , PA Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Erie-Meadville , PA Combined Statistical Area .