C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

57/100 · earnings-weighted

Pasco-Hernando State College

4-Year Public

📍 New Port Richey, Florida 34654

🌐 https://www.phsc.edu/

Pasco-Hernando State College — tuition $2,297 in-state, $9,272 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

51/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,449

Total Enrollment

43%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,419

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Pasco-Hernando State College ▼

31% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$315,842

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,904

1-Year Change

-0.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pasco-Hernando State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,903

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,724

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,535

Median debt at graduation

41%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

29.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pasco-Hernando State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$89,145	$92,673	+4%	#255 of 966	#176	$18,546
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$43,378	$51,849	-24%	#1053 of 1176	#1005	$19,886

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pasco-Hernando State College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $315,842
Avg rent near campus: $1,904/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34690 (6.0% cap, Holiday)

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🏆 Where Pasco-Hernando State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12

Corrections

of 35 schools

#14

Small Business Administration/Management

of 26 schools

#24

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,297	$9,272

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

46%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$5,419

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,723
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,519
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,603
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,652
$110,001+	$10,714

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 938 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 150 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 134 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 127 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 67 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 55 grads/yr Corrections 38 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 30 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 24 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 23 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 19 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 15 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 15 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 12 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pasco-Hernando State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Detectives and criminal investigators

$94k/yr 117,900 jobs

Police and sheriff's patrol officers

$76k/yr 698,800 jobs

Student Demographics

9,449

Total Students

61%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

31%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Hispanic 25%

Black 6%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 31%

With Family 69%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,948 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%

Hybrid (Some Online) 36%

Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pasco-Hernando State College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Pasco-Hernando State College?

Tuition at Pasco-Hernando State College is $2,297 for in-state students and $9,272 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,419.

What is the graduation rate at Pasco-Hernando State College?

The graduation rate at Pasco-Hernando State College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Pasco-Hernando State College a good school?

Pasco-Hernando State College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Pasco-Hernando State College?

Pasco-Hernando State College has a total enrollment of 9,449 students.

Is there rental demand near Pasco-Hernando State College?

Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Pasco-Hernando State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,948 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the New Port Richey area.

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