A partner in growth
Montco plays a major role as one of the leading engines of economic growth for Montgomery County and the region. The average associate degree graduate from MCCC will see an increase in earnings of $13,400 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Pennsylvania.
On a countywide and regional basis, for every $1 invested in Montco:
- Students gain $5.10 in lifetime earnings, an average rate of return of 16.9%
- Taxpayers gain $2.10 in added tax revenue and public sector savings, an average rate of return of 5.0%
- Society gains $9.30 in added income and social savings
Furthermore, Montco benefits the region by:
- Adding $917.5 million in total income
- Supporting 9,594 total jobs
We are YOUR community college and partner in growth. We welcome your support and participation in our education and community-based programs.
- Executive Summary (PDF)
- Region Economic Impact Fact Sheet (PDF)
- County Economic Impact Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Pottstown Economic Impact Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Infographic (PDF)
*Information is from the economic impact study conducted by Lightcast for MCCC using data from fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).