Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster ★ Hidden gem
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,280 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 10 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $37,532 |
| $30k to $48k | $38,376 |
| $48k to $75k | $41,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $44,745 |
| $110k and up | $47,879 |
| All families (average) | $42,478 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $88,101 | +$51,603 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,383 | +$49,885 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,592 | +$35,094 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $87,103 | +$50,605 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $85,690 | +$49,192 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $86,525 | +$50,027 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,123 | +$38,625 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,769 | +$46,271 | clears the bar | $25,919 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 69% 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.