(Lancaster, PA) — Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs for its associate in applied sciences degree in Business Administration. This globally recognized accrediting body sets rigorous standards for business education with a focus on teaching excellence, ongoing improvements and measurable student outcomes.

The Accreditation Council was founded specifically to accredit institutions with an emphasis on teaching and applied knowledge, ensuring students graduate with practical, workforce-ready skills.

“This acknowledgement of the excellence of our program, along with the strong outcomes our institution is known for directly aligns with our mission to create access and opportunity in education,” said Dr. Pedro A. Rivera II, president of Thaddeus Stevens College. “We don’t simply open doors to education; we create programs in direct alignment with workforce needs and our graduates have an average of 18 job opportunities per student.”

This accreditation places Thaddeus Stevens College among a distinguished network of institutions that have met the Council’s demanding standard for curriculum quality combined with faculty qualifications and student achievement. For students enrolling in the college’s Business Administration major, they will see benefits, including employers prioritizing graduates from business-accredited programs, signaling quality education and professional preparedness. The accreditation will also support students who want to continue their higher education journey.

“The Business Administration program was shaped by direct input from the community it serves. Business leaders and students alike made clear that project management, finance and entrepreneurship were essential additions to this program. We listened, and this accreditation affirms that we built something that truly meets the needs of our workforce and our learners,” Rivera said.

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An acclaimed residential two-year college in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is an accredited technical college dedicated to preparing students for high-demand careers with family-sustaining wages. Founded in 1905 with 15 students, Thaddeus Stevens College has grown to more than 1,400 students and 24 high-skill technical and trade degree programs. Through its mission, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology breaks down barriers that perpetuate educational inequities and creates access to a college degree. Committed to the legacy of its benefactor, Thaddeus Stevens, the college serves as an instrument of change in the lives of its students, graduates and employees who, in turn, impact change on businesses, industries and communities across Pennsylvania and beyond. stevenscollege.edu