Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Media, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Delaware County Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 6,861 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,391 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 22.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $13,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.43x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,576 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Health Services, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,391
Graduation Rate
22.2%
Median Debt
$13,250
Average Net Price
$6,576
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.43x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,861
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,930
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,540
Pell Grant Rate
41.2%
Federal Loan Rate
57.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,591
Income $30K–$48K
$6,075
Income $48K–$75K
$8,770
Income $110K+
$10,603
Student Demographics
Women
61.0%
White
40.1%
Black
33.3%
Hispanic
10.1%
Asian
5.4%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (62)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,734 | 180 |
| Business Administration & Management | $55,857 | 141 |
| Registered Nursing | $90,963 | 135 |
| Health Services | $49,487 | 116 |
| Teacher Education | $40,779 | 73 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $50,503 | 47 |
| Psychology | $37,761 | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $72,832 | 37 |
| Communications | $47,470 | 29 |
| Health Services Administration | $55,328 | 28 |
| Sociology | $39,381 | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,689 | 20 |
| Engineering | $79,850 | 17 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $55,189 | 13 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $88,630 | 78 |
| Registered Nursing | $115,091 | 43 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $45,622 | 38 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 30 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $36,934 | 19 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $50,304 | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 8 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | Associate | 2 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Political Science | Associate | 2 |
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades, General | Associate | 2 |
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Associate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
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