Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 788 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,752 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 39.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,200 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Health Services Administration, Computer & Information Sciences, and Mental Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,752
Graduation Rate
39.5%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$6,200
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.52x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
788
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,350
Pell Grant Rate
17.7%
Federal Loan Rate
13.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,945
Income $30K–$48K
$5,079
Income $48K–$75K
$6,693
Income $110K+
$12,042
Student Demographics
Women
56.9%
White
73.9%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.6%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (32)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $34,470 | 68 |
| Business | $43,627 | 37 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $40,998 | 11 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $134,473 | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $53,082 | 9 |
| Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Psychology | $34,272 | 5 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $35,684 | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Public Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Associate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs in Pennsylvania
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania