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The Region’s Talent Pipeline
An immersive look at Greater Philadelphia’s education ecosystem—spanning high schools, colleges, and universities that collectively power one of the nation’s strongest talent pipelines.
A rising Carnegie R2 research university and one of only two in the nation offering M.D., D.O., and D.V.M. degrees, redefining what a public university can achieve in South Jersey.
Rowan University
Gloucester County
1923
A Rutgers campus in the heart of Camden, delivering the strength of a major research university with the close-knit feel of a smaller college, including top-ranked law and business programs.
Rutgers University–Camden
Camden County
1927
The largest university in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, offering 200+ programs and a vibrant campus experience that prepares over 17,000 students to lead and succeed.
West Chester University
Chester County
1871
A Lasallian university in the heart of Philadelphia, transforming lives through a personalized education grounded in community, intellectual exploration, and the Christian Brothers tradition.
La Salle University
Philadelphia County
1863
A Jesuit university with a nationally recognized business school, preparing students through rigorous academics, real-world experience, and a commitment to leadership rooted in service.
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia County
1851
One of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges, where a Quaker tradition of intellectual rigor and ethical engagement prepares students to be leaders, scholars, and agents of change.
Swarthmore College
Delaware County
1864
A distinctive liberal arts college where every student shares in a Common Intellectual Experience, fostering deep inquiry, close faculty mentorship, and a tight-knit campus community.
Ursinus College
Montgomery County
1869
A prestigious women's liberal arts college & member of the Seven Sisters, where intellectual curiosity and a commitment to women's leadership have defined the experience for over a century.
Bryn Mawr College
Montgomery County
1885
A forward-thinking community college born from the merger of two respected institutions, offering 120+ programs and a premier partnership with Rowan University for affordable B.S. degree completion.
Rowan College of South Jersey
Gloucester County
1966
Camden County's trusted community college, providing accessible and affordable pathways to career success and university transfer through 70+ programs and a commitment to student achievement.
Camden County College
Camden County
1967
The region's community college of choice, serving Delaware and Chester counties with 60+ programs designed to launch careers, build skills, and pave the way to a four-year degree.
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County
1967
Bucks County's community college, offering affordable access to 75+ academic programs, hands-on career training, and a supportive learning environment across multiple convenient locations.
Bucks County Community College
Bucks County
1964
A comprehensive community college empowering Montgomery County learners with over 100 degree and certificate programs, flexible learning options & seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County
1964
Philadelphia's community college, opening doors to higher education for all through affordable degree programs, workforce training, and transfer pathways that meet students where they are.
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
1965
A Catholic coeducational high school where faith, academics, and athletics converge, preparing students to lead lives of purpose and service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia tradition.
Archbishop Carroll High School
Delaware County
1967
One of the nation's premier Jesuit college preparatory schools, shaping young men for over 170 years through a tradition of academic rigor, faith formation, and service to others.
St Joseph’s Preparatory School
Philadelphia County
1851
One of America's oldest independent schools, offering a Quaker-guided boarding and day experience from pre-K through 12th grade built on academic excellence, stewardship, and purposeful living.
Westtown School
Chester County
1799
A Quaker-values independent school where academic excellence meets purpose, guiding students from pre-K through 12th grade to think deeply, act ethically, and lead with compassion.
Friends’ Central School
Montgomery County
1845
The oldest girls' school in the Philadelphia area, inspiring confident, capable young women through a forward-thinking curriculum rooted in a legacy of empowerment that spans over 150 years.
Agnes Irwin School
Delaware County
1869
A premier all-girls school on the Main Line, empowering young women from pre-K through 12th grade to become confident leaders through academic rigor, mentorship, and a tradition of excellence.
The Baldwin School
Montgomery County
1888
One of Philadelphia's most distinguished independent boys' schools, developing young men of character through rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and a close-knit brotherhood on the Main Line.
The Haverford School
Delaware County
1884
One of Bucks County's largest and highest-performing public high schools, offering students a broad range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities to chart their own path.
Central Bucks High School East
Bucks County
1969
A community-centered public high school that blends rigorous academics with a rich tradition in the arts and athletics, preparing students to thrive beyond graduation.
Strath Haven High School
Delaware County
1983
A storied public high school with a legacy of academic distinction and celebrated alumni, offering students a world-class education in one of Pennsylvania's most respected school districts.
Lower Merion High School
Montgomery County
1891
A premier public high school on Philadelphia's Main Line, where a culture of academic excellence, robust AP offerings, and spirited athletics inspire students to reach their full potential.
Conestoga High School
Chester County
1952
Pennsylvania's top-ranked public high school and IB World School, where inquiry-based learning and a rigorous STEM curriculum empower students to think critically and lead boldly.
Downingtown STEM Academy
Chester County
2011
A nationally recognized Blue Ribbon STEM magnet school preparing academically talented students in grades 7–12 for college success and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Carver High School of Engineering & Science
Philadelphia County
1979
Haverford is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia that is known for its academic rigor, Honor Code, and beautiful arboretum campus.
Haverford College
Haverford, PA
1833
La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle.
La Salle College High School
Montgomery County
1858
Thomas Jefferson University is a national leader in professional education, preparing students for the future of work, while also engaging in groundbreaking research and creative discovery.
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
1824
One of the oldest independent schools in America, offering pre-K through 12th grade with a strong reputation for academics, athletics, and alumni connections across business and civic life.
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, PA
1759
Highly selective K–12 magnet school consistently ranked among the top public schools in Pennsylvania, known for strong academics and college placement.
Julia R. Masterman School
Logan, Philadelphia, PA
1961
Ivy League research university and home to the Wharton School, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world; founded by Benjamin Franklin.
University of Pennsylvania
University City, Philadelphia, PA
1740
A leading research university known for its signature cooperative education program, which integrates classroom study with real-world professional experience.
Drexel University
University City, Philadelphia, PA
1891
One of Pennsylvania's largest public research universities, home to the Fox School of Business and serving a student body of over 40,000.
Temple University
North Philadelphia, PA
1884
Augustinian Catholic university with a highly regarded School of Business and Charles Widger School of Law, located just outside Philadelphia on the Main Line.
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
1842
One of the oldest continuously operating public high schools in the United States and a top academic magnet school that has produced generations of Philadelphia civic and business leaders.
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Central High School
Olney, Philadelphia, PA
1836
A rising Carnegie R2 research university and one of only two in the nation offering M.D., D.O., and D.V.M. degrees, redefining what a public university can achieve in South Jersey.
Rowan University
Gloucester County
1923
A Rutgers campus in the heart of Camden, delivering the strength of a major research university with the close-knit feel of a smaller college, including top-ranked law and business programs.
Rutgers University–Camden
Camden County
1927
The largest university in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, offering 200+ programs and a vibrant campus experience that prepares over 17,000 students to lead and succeed.
West Chester University
Chester County
1871
A Lasallian university in the heart of Philadelphia, transforming lives through a personalized education grounded in community, intellectual exploration, and the Christian Brothers tradition.
La Salle University
Philadelphia County
1863
A Jesuit university with a nationally recognized business school, preparing students through rigorous academics, real-world experience, and a commitment to leadership rooted in service.
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia County
1851
One of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges, where a Quaker tradition of intellectual rigor and ethical engagement prepares students to be leaders, scholars, and agents of change.
Swarthmore College
Delaware County
1864
A distinctive liberal arts college where every student shares in a Common Intellectual Experience, fostering deep inquiry, close faculty mentorship, and a tight-knit campus community.
Ursinus College
Montgomery County
1869
A prestigious women's liberal arts college & member of the Seven Sisters, where intellectual curiosity and a commitment to women's leadership have defined the experience for over a century.
Bryn Mawr College
Montgomery County
1885
A forward-thinking community college born from the merger of two respected institutions, offering 120+ programs and a premier partnership with Rowan University for affordable B.S. degree completion.
Rowan College of South Jersey
Gloucester County
1966
Camden County's trusted community college, providing accessible and affordable pathways to career success and university transfer through 70+ programs and a commitment to student achievement.
Camden County College
Camden County
1967
The region's community college of choice, serving Delaware and Chester counties with 60+ programs designed to launch careers, build skills, and pave the way to a four-year degree.
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County
1967
Bucks County's community college, offering affordable access to 75+ academic programs, hands-on career training, and a supportive learning environment across multiple convenient locations.
Bucks County Community College
Bucks County
1964
A comprehensive community college empowering Montgomery County learners with over 100 degree and certificate programs, flexible learning options & seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County
1964
Philadelphia's community college, opening doors to higher education for all through affordable degree programs, workforce training, and transfer pathways that meet students where they are.
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
1965
A Catholic coeducational high school where faith, academics, and athletics converge, preparing students to lead lives of purpose and service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia tradition.
Archbishop Carroll High School
Delaware County
1967
One of the nation's premier Jesuit college preparatory schools, shaping young men for over 170 years through a tradition of academic rigor, faith formation, and service to others.
St Joseph’s Preparatory School
Philadelphia County
1851
One of America's oldest independent schools, offering a Quaker-guided boarding and day experience from pre-K through 12th grade built on academic excellence, stewardship, and purposeful living.
Westtown School
Chester County
1799
A Quaker-values independent school where academic excellence meets purpose, guiding students from pre-K through 12th grade to think deeply, act ethically, and lead with compassion.
Friends’ Central School
Montgomery County
1845
The oldest girls' school in the Philadelphia area, inspiring confident, capable young women through a forward-thinking curriculum rooted in a legacy of empowerment that spans over 150 years.
Agnes Irwin School
Delaware County
1869
A premier all-girls school on the Main Line, empowering young women from pre-K through 12th grade to become confident leaders through academic rigor, mentorship, and a tradition of excellence.
The Baldwin School
Montgomery County
1888
One of Philadelphia's most distinguished independent boys' schools, developing young men of character through rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and a close-knit brotherhood on the Main Line.
The Haverford School
Delaware County
1884
One of Bucks County's largest and highest-performing public high schools, offering students a broad range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities to chart their own path.
Central Bucks High School East
Bucks County
1969
A community-centered public high school that blends rigorous academics with a rich tradition in the arts and athletics, preparing students to thrive beyond graduation.
Strath Haven High School
Delaware County
1983
A storied public high school with a legacy of academic distinction and celebrated alumni, offering students a world-class education in one of Pennsylvania's most respected school districts.
Lower Merion High School
Montgomery County
1891
A premier public high school on Philadelphia's Main Line, where a culture of academic excellence, robust AP offerings, and spirited athletics inspire students to reach their full potential.
Conestoga High School
Chester County
1952
Pennsylvania's top-ranked public high school and IB World School, where inquiry-based learning and a rigorous STEM curriculum empower students to think critically and lead boldly.
Downingtown STEM Academy
Chester County
2011
A nationally recognized Blue Ribbon STEM magnet school preparing academically talented students in grades 7–12 for college success and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Carver High School of Engineering & Science
Philadelphia County
1979
Haverford is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia that is known for its academic rigor, Honor Code, and beautiful arboretum campus.
Haverford College
Haverford, PA
1833
La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle.
La Salle College High School
Montgomery County
1858
Thomas Jefferson University is a national leader in professional education, preparing students for the future of work, while also engaging in groundbreaking research and creative discovery.
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
1824
One of the oldest independent schools in America, offering pre-K through 12th grade with a strong reputation for academics, athletics, and alumni connections across business and civic life.
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, PA
1759
Highly selective K–12 magnet school consistently ranked among the top public schools in Pennsylvania, known for strong academics and college placement.
Julia R. Masterman School
Logan, Philadelphia, PA
1961
Ivy League research university and home to the Wharton School, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world; founded by Benjamin Franklin.
University of Pennsylvania
University City, Philadelphia, PA
1740
A leading research university known for its signature cooperative education program, which integrates classroom study with real-world professional experience.
Drexel University
University City, Philadelphia, PA
1891
One of Pennsylvania's largest public research universities, home to the Fox School of Business and serving a student body of over 40,000.
Temple University
North Philadelphia, PA
1884
Augustinian Catholic university with a highly regarded School of Business and Charles Widger School of Law, located just outside Philadelphia on the Main Line.
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
1842
One of the oldest continuously operating public high schools in the United States and a top academic magnet school that has produced generations of Philadelphia civic and business leaders.
Central High School
Olney, Philadelphia, PA
1836
Where Leaders Are Made
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Degrees Powering the Workforce Each Year
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Tier 1 Market
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Where Industry Leads
The Region’s Engine
An interactive map that visualizes the region’s industry density and diversity, bringing Philadelphia’s growth story to life.