Cedar Crest College ★ Hidden gem
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 834 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,044 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,250 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,490 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,909 |
| $110k and up | $11,008 |
| All families (average) | $18,659 |
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 | $84,041 | +$47,543 | clears the bar | $29,170 | 0.6 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $59,798 | +$23,300 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's Degree | $62,345 | +$25,847 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% 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.