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#6 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
114 Colleges
54,963 Yearly Graduations
$76,689 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Pennsylvania ranked #6 in the nation for graduate degrees with 54,963 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $19,172 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $20,190 per year.

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#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
6,189 Yearly Degrees
$42,932 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UPenn handed out 6,189 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Pennsylvania

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $38,732 $38,732
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $4,200 $4,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,907 $1,907

#2

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
5,707 Yearly Degrees
$23,719 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Pennsylvania State University - University Park was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 5,707 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pennsylvania State University - University Park

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,189 $39,248
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $530 $530
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $962 $1,635

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,428 Yearly Degrees
$47,347 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Carnegie Mellon handed out 3,428 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Carnegie Mellon University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $46,441 $46,441
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $906 $906
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $633 $633

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
3,363 Yearly Degrees
$18,278 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Temple handed out 3,363 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Temple University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,388 $23,922
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $890 $890
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $966 $1,329

#5

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
3,298 Yearly Degrees
$25,248 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Pitt ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 3,298 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,118 $40,894
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,130 $1,130
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $970 $1,670

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,230 Yearly Degrees
$37,074 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Drexel University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 3,230 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Drexel University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $36,234 $36,234
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $840 $840
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,342 $1,342

#7

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,843 Yearly Degrees
$21,199 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Villanova University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,843 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Villanova University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,099 $21,099
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,110 $1,110

#8

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,497 Yearly Degrees
$22,644 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Thomas Jefferson University handed out 1,497 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Thomas Jefferson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,068 $22,068
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $576 $576
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,226 $1,226

#9

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Erie, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,245 Yearly Degrees
$14,511 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, LECOM ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 1,245 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,211 $14,211
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300

#10

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
1,242 Yearly Degrees
$11,898 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WCUPA ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 1,242 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for West Chester University of Pennsylvania

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $13,932
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,610 $2,826
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $774

#11

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,161 Yearly Degrees
$24,534 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Duquesne ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 1,161 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Duquesne University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,534 $24,534
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,363 $1,363

#12

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
1,133 Yearly Degrees
$12,919 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Cal U handed out 1,133 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for California University of Pennsylvania

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $13,932
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,631 $4,576
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $774

#13

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,034 Yearly Degrees
$15,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology handed out 1,034 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,400 $14,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,500 $1,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $800 $800

#13

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,034 Yearly Degrees
$18,144 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

St. Joe’s handed out 1,034 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Joseph’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,144 $18,144
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,008 $1,008

#15

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
994 Yearly Degrees
$25,416 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Widener handed out 994 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Widener University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $25,100 $25,100
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $316 $316
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $958 $958

#16

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
862 Yearly Degrees
$26,748 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 862 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $26,123 $26,123
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $625 $625
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $973 $973

#17

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
768 Yearly Degrees
$26,016 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wilkes University was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 768 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wilkes University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,000 $24,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,016 $2,016
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,084 $1,084

#18

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

Indiana, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
758 Yearly Degrees
$12,618 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, IUP ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 758 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $13,932
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,330 $4,275
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $774

#19

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
689 Yearly Degrees
$27,130 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lehigh handed out 689 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lehigh University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,000 $27,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $130 $130
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,500 $1,500

#20

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
655 Yearly Degrees
$27,530 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Arcadia handed out 655 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Arcadia University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,311 $27,311
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $219 $219
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $768 $768

#21

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
609 Yearly Degrees
$11,630 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of Scranton handed out 609 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Scranton

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,580 $11,580
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $50 $50
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $965 $965

#22

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
522 Yearly Degrees
$1,455 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

La Salle University was ranked the #22 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 522 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for La Salle University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $885 $885
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $570 $570
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $842 $842

#23

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
505 Yearly Degrees
$12,659 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SRU ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 505 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $13,932
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,371 $4,284
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $774

#24

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
494 Yearly Degrees
$20,660 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Gannon University was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 494 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Gannon University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,980 $19,980
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $680 $680
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,110 $1,110

#25

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
480 Yearly Degrees
$19,428 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 114 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Chatham ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 480 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Chatham University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,882 $18,882
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $546 $546
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,049 $1,049

Other Pennsylvania Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 463
27 Robert Morris University 459
28 Clarion University of Pennsylvania 447
29 Salus University 431
30 Holy Family University 412
31 Point Park University 378
32 American College of Financial Services 374
33 Eastern University 369
34 DeSales University 367
35 Saint Francis University 362
36 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 360
37 Marywood University 337
38 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 329
39 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 314
39 University of the Sciences 314
41 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 309
42 Carlow University 292
43 Messiah University 272
44 Gwynedd Mercy University 258
45 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 256
46 Misericordia University 242
47 Immaculata University 230
48 Alvernia University 191
49 Cabrini University 186
50 Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 181
51 Wilson College 178
52 Seton Hill University 173
53 Mercyhurst University 172
54 Westminster Theological Seminary 163
54 Lebanon Valley College 163
56 Neumann University 154
57 Moravian College 147
58 Chestnut Hill College 146
59 Rosemont College 144
60 Cedar Crest College 141
61 Lancaster Bible College 136
61 Waynesburg University 136
63 King’s College 134
64 Cairn University 131
65 York College of Pennsylvania 129
66 Lock Haven University 128
67 Bryn Mawr College 124
68 Clarks Summit University 95
69 Elizabethtown College 93
70 The University of the Arts 84
71 Delaware Valley University 83
71 Saint Vincent College 83
73 International Institute for Restorative Practices 77
74 Lincoln University 75
75 Strayer University - Pennsylvania 66
76 Gratz College 65
77 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 62
78 Won Institute of Graduate Studies 60
79 La Roche University 56
80 Geneva College 55
81 United Lutheran Seminary 54
82 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook 52
83 Evangelical Theological Seminary 48
83 Missio Seminary 48
85 DeVry University - Pennsylvania 40
86 Westminster College Pennsylvania 37
87 Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry 33
88 Lancaster Theological Seminary 31
89 Peirce College 30
90 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 28
90 Mount Aloysius College 28
92 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 27
92 Keystone College 27
94 Juniata College 23
95 Albright College 20
96 University of Valley Forge 19
97 Bucknell University 16
98 Moore College of Art and Design 12
99 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 9
99 Saint Vincent Seminary 9
101 Thiel College 8
101 Central Penn College 8
103 Curtis Institute of Music 7
103 Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius 7
105 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 6
105 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 6
107 Academy of Vocal Arts 2
108 Manor College 1
108 Susquehanna University 1
110 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 0
110 Washington & Jefferson College 0
110 Yeshivath Beth Moshe 0
110 Muhlenberg College 0
110 Pennsylvania College of Technology 0

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