Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA

Overall Completion Rate

42.3%

Working Student Success

46.2%

Transfer Out Rate

25.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
38.8%
Part-time Students
46.2%
First-time Students
45.3%
Transfer Students
50.7%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (46.2% vs 38.8% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 466 students

After 4 Years

7
Certificates
161
Associate Degrees
168
Total Awards
36%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

7
Certificates
179
Associate Degrees
186
Total Awards
40%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

8
Certificates
190
Associate Degrees
198
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

42%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 36
8-Year Rate: 67%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 65
8-Year Rate: 62%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 29
8-Year Rate: 55%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 120
8-Year Rate: 48%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 207
8-Year Rate: 47%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 294
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 174
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 7
8-Year Rate: 43%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 37%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.