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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lebanon Valley College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 75th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 Lebanon Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,497 | $105,444 | +22% | #20 of 126 | #16 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $51,183 | $93,878 | +14% | #88 of 368 | #72 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $84,235 | +11% | #191 of 796 | #184 | $24,125 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $80,194 | +31% | #13 of 156 | #11 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,243 | $74,429 | +36% | #15 of 610 | #15 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,334 | $65,696 | -4% | #550 of 1176 | #545 | $25,419 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $45,286 | $63,128 | +25% | #22 of 158 | #22 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $33,783 | $59,559 | +4% | #352 of 841 | #324 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | $38,828 | $58,447 | +5% | #40 of 113 | #32 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $55,548 | +1% | #123 of 225 | #113 | — |
| Music | $49,383 | $54,235 | +26% | #34 of 268 | #22 | $26,846 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,415 | — | — | — | — | $26,658 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,300 | $50,658 | +7% | #216 of 680 | #257 | $26,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,263 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,151 | $47,838 | -2% | #318 of 576 | #293 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | — | $46,836 | -11% | #363 of 462 | #345 | — |
| Psychology | $37,267 | $42,874 | -15% | #879 of 1027 | #920 | $27,000 |
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.
The Lebanon Valley College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $386,370
- Avg rent near campus: $1,661/mo — vs ~$759/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17036 (4.0% cap, Hummelstown)
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🏆 Where Lebanon Valley College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,890 | $48,890 |
| Room | $6,830 | |
| Board | $8,610 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $69,528 | $69,528 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Lebanon Valley College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology