Is University of Scranton Worth It?

University of Scranton gives you a solid financial return with a low-risk profile. An 80.8% graduation rate and 87.34% retention mean you're likely to finish and start earning, which is the single biggest factor in whether college pays off. Median debt of $27,000 sits below median earnings ten years out, so the loans are manageable if you graduate.

Nursing is the clear winner here. It pays roughly $17,000 more per year than finance or accounting, and it feeds directly into the healthcare demand across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Accounting and finance are the next tier and both carry the same debt load as nursing, so the return on them holds up too. Economics and human resources management are where the math gets weaker: at $47,260, they earn about $33,500 less per year than nursing while costing you the same $30,528 sticker price. If those are your majors, the debt makes less sense.

The main financial risk is the price itself. At full sticker, this is an expensive private school, and the lower-earning majors don't clear that bar comfortably. Your outcome depends heavily on picking a major that pays.

The net price tiers reward lower-income families. Under $48k, you pay around $18,000 a year, which is a real discount off the $30,528 average. Between $48k and $75k it jumps to about $25,000, and above $110k you pay $38,306. If your family earns over $110k, you're paying a premium and should weigh a cheaper in-state option unless you're set on nursing or accounting.

This school fits you if you want nursing, accounting, or finance and qualify for aid under the $48k income line. If you're chasing a lower-paying major at full price, look elsewhere.