Staying Local Makes Sense

NEPA’s 18 colleges and universities make it easy for students to find the right fit.

The Greater Wilkes-Barre and Scranton areas alone offer over a dozen higher education options. Penn State University has several campuses across the region as well. And many schools connect to rural areas through satellite campuses and on-line classes. For many local students, the future is only a short commute or a few clicks away.

Most of NEPA’s colleges are surrounded by local amenities from dining and shopping to entertainment and recreation. You can be in class in the afternoon and at a concert with friends thirty minutes later. Or start your day with a refreshing bike ride and go from trail to campus bike rack in minutes.

From the Schuylkill River Region to Bloomsburg to the Endless Mountains, NEPA students are never far from opportunities to learn.

We've Got It All

Local students have access to nationally recognized programs of study and faculty.

With abundant natural resources, access to the best technology and a rich, local history, NEPA schools offer rewarding classroom experiences.

Local colleges are comfortable, familiar and a great source of confidence for NEPA students.

They may study Biology or Forestry in one of our beautiful state parks. They might complete a rotation at their hometown pharmacy. Or they may even train as teachers in the very same classroom where they attended the third grade.

Local schools offer a model of community-based learning that you just can’t duplicate anywhere else.

There is something special about knowing friends and family are close by if you need them. And eventually, we all do — whether it’s for a comforting hug or just a hot meal and free laundry.

This Is Where You Belong

NEPA schools help students put their educations to work.

Every semester, students take advantage of rewarding internship opportunities with NEPA companies.

Year after year, local colleges turn out engineers, welders, video editors, nurses and so much more. Many of them go on to start their careers right here in NEPA. And there are many reasons for them to stay — wages are steady, cost of living can’t be beat and housing is affordable.

When it comes to hiring, local employers just feel more confident with homegrown talent. With a local education and plenty of local employers eager to hire, a good career and a fulfilling life in NEPA is well within your grasp.

Choosing a college isn’t easy. Get out there and explore your options. Be sure to check out the many incredible opportunities right here at home.