Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 88 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,173 |
| $110k and up | $23,595 |
| All families (average) | $23,384 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $50,630 | +$14,132 | clears the bar | $67,017 | 4.7 yrs |
| Medicine | Doctoral Degree | $116,849 | +$80,351 | clears the bar | $273,352 | 3.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $84,739 | +$48,241 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants.
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.