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Community Colleges & Trade Schools in Pennsylvania

172 community colleges and trade schools in 55 cities and 46 counties · Data as of 10/15/2026

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Community colleges and trade schools in Pennsylvania at a glance

  • With a population of 13,018,639, Pennsylvania has 172 community colleges and trade schools (0.13 per 10,000 people).
  • Per person, that is 39% above the national rate (0.10 per 10,000).
  • It ranks 4th among the states by number of community colleges and trade schools.
  • The largest group is Trade and Career School (73%), ahead of Community College and For-Profit College.
  • Philadelphia (13), Pittsburgh (8) and Lancaster (3) have the most, 14% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many community colleges and trade schools are in Pennsylvania?
There are 172 community colleges and trade schools in Pennsylvania in our data as of 10/15/2026.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most community colleges and trade schools?
Philadelphia (13), Pittsburgh (8), Lancaster (3), Reading (3), Scranton (3).