Is Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster worth it?
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (rural area), part of the Saint Joseph's University system. It awarded 571 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, health services administration and radiologic technology radiographer.
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is part of Saint Joseph's University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$62,886
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,010
Median earnings 10 years after
$86,881
Average net price
$42,478
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
571
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,280
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $71,901 | $86,525 | 223 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,767 | $82,769 | 72 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $36,819 | $85,690 | 29 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $87,103 | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | N/A | $71,592 | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $75,123 | N/A |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | N/A | $88,101 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | N/A | $86,383 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 247 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | Master's | 17 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | Associate | 15 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 15 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 13 |
| Nursing Administration | Master's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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