For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 3,161 students in Westmoreland County County, Pennsylvania.
The top ranked community colleges in Westmoreland County, PA include Douglas Education Center, Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg and Westmoreland County Community College.
Westmoreland County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Westmoreland County Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
Private for-profit
222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
| 133 students
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
(724) 925-4000
Youngwood, PA 15697
(724) 925-4000
| 2,637 students
Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell
Private, for profit
179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724) 337-1000
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724) 337-1000
| 120 students
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
Private for-profit
8957 Lincoln Highway Suite 101-A
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 515-2440
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 515-2440
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Westmoreland County, PA?
There are 5 community colleges serving 3,161 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
What is community college diversity score in Westmoreland County, PA?
Community colleges in Westmoreland County, PA have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Westmoreland County, PA?
Community colleges in Westmoreland County, PA have approximately 93% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Asian.
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