Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College is a public two-year institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania, a small city in Berks County. The college enrolls 6,383 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across healthcare, trades, and technology. Health-focused programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Technical programs include Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Culinary offerings include Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.

Located in Reading, PA, the college serves students in southeastern Pennsylvania looking to enter skilled trades, healthcare, and technology fields through focused certificate and two-year credentials.