The state of Pennsylvania is rich in higher education opportunities with the presence of such well-respected institutions as the University of Pennsylvania (home of the famous Wharton Business School) and Penn State University. Just within the northeast region itself, students may choose from Bloomsburg University, College Misericordia, East Stroudsburg University, Johnson College, Keystone College, King's College, Northhampton Community College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Worthington Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Susquehanna University, University of Scranton and Wilkes University.

The Honesdale Center of Lackawanna College offers two-year associate degrees in today’s business disciplines. Adults looking to boost their careers with a certificate program in accounting, office administration, customer service or computer skills may also turn to the Keystone Learning Center in Honesdale.

GRADUATE SUCCESS IN WAYNE COUNTY

High school graduates, persons age 25+ (2000) 26,909
High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+ (2000) 80.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher, persons age 25+ (2000) 4,852
Bachelor’s degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+ (2000) 14.6%

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