Cost of Penn College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $33,428 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $18,690 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $26,640 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,818 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,549 |
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| Average net price after aid | $24,761 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $19,392 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,664 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,246 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,595 |
| $110,001+ | $31,268 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Penn College's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Penn College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 95 | $88,301 | $25,550 |
| Construction Management | 39 | $77,320 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 106 | $72,405 | $26,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 68 | $71,644 | $27,000 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 30 | $71,056 | $27,000 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 31 | $69,819 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 58 | $64,750 | $27,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 23 | $64,327 | $25,702 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 48 | $61,920 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $55,467 | $26,957 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 32 | $54,342 | $27,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 29 | $52,816 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 20 | $52,543 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 46 | $48,069 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | $47,577 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 79 | $43,663 | $27,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 12 | $38,748 | — |
| Human Services | 49 | $37,503 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 4 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 13 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing | 8 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 27 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 17 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 132 | $81,581 | $24,526 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 30 | $66,419 | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | $65,743 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $64,410 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 156 | $63,054 | $19,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 94 | $61,855 | $13,026 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 92 | $60,504 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 65 | $60,205 | $20,500 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 93 | $58,650 | $14,760 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 34 | $56,465 | $18,500 |
| Ground Transportation | 36 | $54,938 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 207 | $53,478 | $12,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 35 | $49,028 | $25,000 |
| Human Services | 34 | $43,720 | $28,000 |
| Forestry | 44 | $40,768 | $12,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $38,451 | $15,030 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 26 | $35,766 | $12,000 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 28 | $32,622 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 36 | — | $19,062 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 41 | — | $21,250 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | $16,850 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Mason/Masonry | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 8 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 20 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
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| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville | $6,022 | — | $46,873 |
| Bucks County Community College | Newtown | $5,431 | — | $53,416 |
| Reading Area Community College | Reading | $8,115 | — | $45,376 |
| Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke | $10,437 | — | $45,027 |
| Delaware County Community College | Media | $6,983 | — | $50,332 |
| Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell | $9,221 | — | $50,286 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem | $12,119 | — | $45,789 |
| Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood | $6,175 | — | $42,418 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Penn College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $33,428 a year (tuition and fees: $18,690 in-state, $26,640 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,761 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,392.
How much do Penn College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,348 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 35 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($88,301 a year after graduation).
What is Penn College's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.