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$6,990Tuition
719Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,752Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,080
Average Net Price
$7,454
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,000
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
16.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,482
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,985
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,936
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,577
$110,001+ $12,532

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Cost Overview

Most families at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College pay far less than the $6,990 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,482 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $7,936 annually. The college serves working families in the Johnstown area who need affordable pathways to better jobs. Over two years, total costs range from $8,964 to $15,872 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with manageable debt loads averaging $11,000. Monthly loan payments of $117 represent reasonable investments given that recent graduates earn $27,785 in their first year after college. The 89.6% employment rate shows strong job placement in the region. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what middle-class families pay through federal and state aid programs.

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