Is this school public or private?

The school is a private nonprofit institution.

How many students rely on Pell Grants?

Fifty-five percent of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are available and at what level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in health and medical administrative services, medical assisting, diagnostic and treatment professions, clinical laboratory science, and medical illustration. It also offers an associate degree in allied health diagnostic professions and registered nursing.

How many students finish their program?

The completion rate is reported at 62.8%.

What do graduates typically earn?

Reported median earnings ten years after entry are $86,881.

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Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster, Pennsylvania · private nonprofit · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,280 students · Medical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$42,478

cheaper than 1% of comparable schools

Completion rate

62.8%

Median debt at completion

$25,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$86,881

earns ~$2,045.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a private nonprofit school in Lancaster, PA that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves 1,280 students pursuing certificates and associate degrees in health and medical fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $42,478. A typical student completes their degree with $25,500 in median debt. Ten years after entry, reported median earnings are $86,881.

Net price is 131% above the Pennsylvania median ($18,350) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 132% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Medical Illustration and Informatics	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: The school is a private nonprofit institution.
How many students rely on Pell Grants?: Fifty-five percent of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are available and at what level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in health and medical administrative services, medical assisting, diagnostic and treatment professions, clinical laboratory science, and medical illustration. It also offers an associate degree in allied health diagnostic professions and registered nursing.
How many students finish their program?: The completion rate is reported at 62.8%.
What do graduates typically earn?: Reported median earnings ten years after entry are $86,881.

Other options in Pennsylvania

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
All-State Career School	Essington	$18,205	61.7%	$38,495
Community College of Allegheny County	Pittsburgh	$13,970	25.3%	$39,449
Community College of Beaver County	Monaca	$6,937	28.5%	$45,090
Bucks County Community College	Newtown	$6,389	21.8%	$47,324
Butler County Community College	Butler	$6,233	30.2%	$38,891
Central Penn College	Summerdale	$18,953	36.5%	$45,370

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 442356. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.