C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
85/100 · earnings-weighted

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
C
48/100

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

1,770
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$86,881
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$66,438
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,500
Median debt at graduation
68.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among similar 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 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$86,383-3%#498 of 966#493—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$36,819$85,690+26%#9 of 61#10$25,500
Biology$33,767$82,769+45%#19 of 841#12$25,919

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 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $441,589
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,885/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17603 (3.7% cap, Lancaster)

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🏆 Where Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Ranks

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

#29
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $31,438 $31,438

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 374 grads/yr Health Services Administration 28 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 24 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 21 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 15 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 15 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 15 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 14 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 10 grads/yr Nursing Administration 9 grads/yr Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 9 grads/yr Critical Care Nursing 8 grads/yr Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 6 grads/yr Nursing Education 5 grads/yr Medical Informatics 5 grads/yr Nursing Practice 4 grads/yr Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Medical and health services managers
$118k/yr 616,200 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Radiologic technologists and technicians
$78k/yr 228,000 jobs
Diagnostic medical sonographers
$89k/yr 90,000 jobs
Surgical technologists
$63k/yr 115,600 jobs
Surgical assistants
$60k/yr 25,300 jobs

Student Demographics

1,770
Total Students
88%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 17%
Black 12%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences?
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences?
Tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $31,438 for in-state students and $31,438 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences?
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences a good school?
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences?
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has a total enrollment of 1,770 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology