Reading Area Community College
Reading, Pennsylvania · Public · 3,703 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,968 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,553 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,987 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,121 |
| $110k and up | $14,049 |
| All families (average) | $9,228 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $49,285 | +$12,787 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $46,016 | +$9,518 | clears the bar | $14,650 | 1.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $51,817 | +$15,319 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $151,311 | +$114,813 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $37,280 | +$782 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 10.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,953 | +$17,455 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.