Elizabethtown College recently was ranked as a top 50 college in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 182 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a top 50 college in Pa. as we make a promise to our students to engage with them in finding and pursuing their life’s calling, work, and most fulfilling future,” Elizabethtown College President Cecilia M. McCormick, J.D. said. “Our graduates become industry-leading professionals earning above-average salaries, and most importantly use their knowledge and talents to contribute to society in positive ways.”

Intelligent.com evaluated each program on the basis of flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation. Then we calculated the Intelligent Score for each program on a scale from 0 to 100. Our top picks for the best Colleges in Pennsylvania program demonstrate institutions that are affordable, respected, and flexible. There are 136 higher education institutions in Pennsylvania.

Also, a top-rated Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, Elizabethtown College has launched new majors including Exercise Science, Public Health, Media Analytics and Social Media, Physician Assistant, an RN to BSN program in addition to its already recognized majors like Business, Engineering, Biology, Occupational Therapy, Political Science, and Social Work.

“We offer outstanding professor-mentors with guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and cross-cultural study so our students graduate with lifelong foundational skills to lead productive and successful careers,” Elizabethtown College Provost Betty Rider said.

Discover more about Elizabethtown College’s top-notch undergraduate, graduate, and online programs at etown.edu.