Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Holy Family University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 2,464 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $62,235 ten years after enrollment, which is 53% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 60.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,125, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.48x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,143 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Secondary Education, Psychology, Special Education, and Educational Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,235
Graduation Rate
60.7%
Median Debt
$25,125
Average Net Price
$13,143
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.48x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,464
Admission Rate
71.0%
Average SAT
1060
Retention Rate
77.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$35,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,330
Pell Grant Rate
41.0%
Federal Loan Rate
69.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,721
Income $30K–$48K
$9,369
Income $48K–$75K
$12,056
Income $110K+
$17,822
Student Demographics
Women
75.9%
White
50.6%
Black
15.1%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian
6.9%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
63.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Bachelor (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $95,869 | 305 |
| Psychology | $51,374 | 38 |
| Business Administration & Management | $81,021 | 27 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 20 |
| Biology | $67,285 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,861 | 19 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Teacher Education | $53,935 | 18 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 8 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | $76,379 | 5 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $92,559 | 2 |
| Communications | $47,047 | Not reported |
Master (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | $65,976 | 47 |
| Special Education | $66,902 | 37 |
| Registered Nursing | $126,548 | 34 |
| Educational Administration | $90,740 | 33 |
| Business Administration & Management | $93,726 | 25 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $67,113 | 24 |
| Education | $68,760 | 21 |
| Teacher Education | $59,330 | 16 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $69,815 | 16 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,632 | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | $106,960 | 1 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 4 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $88,542 | 17 |
Graduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Cognitive Psychology | First Professional | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor | 1 |
| Educational Assessment | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
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