Colleges in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Students can find a variety of college options in northeastern Pennsylvania. This traditionally blue-collar region blends mid-sized cities like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre with valleys and farmland. Northeast Pennsylvania's proximity to Philadelphia and New York City allows regional colleges attract diverse student bodies. Colleges in the region feature technical and liberal studies programs to meet the career objectives of a variety of students.
  1. Marywood University

    • Marywood University runs undergraduate and graduate programs in the Scranton area. Undergraduate students pursue bachelor's degrees in topics ranging from biotechnology to special education. This school also offers graduate degrees in art education, graphic design and school leadership. Incoming freshmen can apply for the University Scholars Program and other scholarships to help pay for their education. Marywood University maintains seven residence halls and the Woodland Apartments to create an on-campus community. Students stay busy outside of the classroom with organizations like the Athletic Training Club and the WoodWord school paper.

      Marywood University
      2300 Adams Avenue
      Scranton, PA 18509
      570-348-6211
      marywood.edu

    King's College

    • King's College in Wilkes-Barre offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, French and international business, among others. Graduate students pursue advanced degrees in fields such as health care administration and reading education. The financial aid office handles applications for the Diversity Award, Presidential Scholarship and other aid options. Students can complete their coursework at the D. Leonard Corgan Library before returning to rooms in the school's three residence halls and four apartment buildings. King's College provides student-run organizations including the Monarch Dancers and the Foreign Languages Club.

      King's College
      133 N. River Street
      Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
      570-208-5900
      kings.edu

    Keystone College

    • Keystone College issues associate and bachelor's degrees from its campus in La Plume, Pennsylvania. Associate's degrees from Keystone College cover topics ranging from culinary arts to wildlife biology. Students can also pursue four-year programs in criminal justice, psychology and visual arts. The Residence Life office provides housing for students in five residence halls as well as the Keystone Commons. Keystone College is home to the Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory, which combines astronomical research with public stargazing events. This college also features student organizations such as the Eco Club and the Keystone Snow Team.

      Keystone College
      One College Green
      La Plume, PA 18440
      570-945-8000
      keystone.edu

    Lackawanna College

    • Lackawanna College operates five campuses near Scranton, Pennsylvania. Students pursue two-year degrees in subjects including sports management, life science and surgical technology. This community college offers the William Fitzsimmons Scholarship, the UPS Scholarship and other aid options for students with financial needs. The FALCON Online Writing Lab is a virtual environment where students can work with writing tutors on term papers. Lackawanna College helps graduating students with job fairs and interviewing skills through its Career Services Office. After completing classes for the day, students can head to the Student Union Gymnasium for fitness classes and intramural sports.

      Lackawanna College
      501 Vine Street
      Scranton, PA 18509
      877-346-3552
      lackawanna.edu

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