Carlow University ★ Hidden gem
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,348 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,901 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,748 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,517 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,601 |
| $110k and up | $25,214 |
| All families (average) | $20,786 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,258 | +$49,760 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $110,845 | +$74,347 | clears the bar | $54,092 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $44,977 | +$8,479 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $57,187 | +$20,689 | clears the bar | $55,109 | 2.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $134,677 | +$98,179 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $82,739 | +$46,241 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's Degree | $108,621 | +$72,123 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,786 | +$8,288 | clears the bar | $28,361 | 3.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $144,508 | +$108,010 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $56,834 | +$20,336 | clears the bar | $28,125 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,498 | +$6,000 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,696 | +$29,198 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's Degree | $95,368 | +$58,870 | clears the bar | $34,166 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $47,486 | +$10,988 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,099 | +$39,601 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.