Westmoreland County Community College

Westmoreland County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, within a large suburban area. The college enrolls 5,497 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a broad selection of technical certificate programs. Offerings include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer Support Specialist, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician — available across one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Westmoreland County southeast of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County Community College serves students across the southwestern Pennsylvania region. Its strong trades and technical program lineup reflects the workforce needs of the local manufacturing, construction, and food service industries.