Northern Pennsylvania Regional College

https://regionalcollegepa.org

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

2024 Average Net Price

$11,243

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

136

16.9% Full-Time

About

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is a higher education institution located in Warren County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College were General Studies (13 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College. 81.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (24 degrees), 24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is $4,440, which is $−3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is $4,440, which is $3,720 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,243.

In 2024, 49% of undergraduate students attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is $−3,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Average Net Price

$11,243

2024 Value

30.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northern Pennsylvania Regional College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,243. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College grew by 30.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,222

Room and Board

$750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was of $8,222 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Enrollment

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College had a total enrollment of 136 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is 23 students and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 16.9% of students enrolled at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.2% White, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.47% Two or More Races, and 0.735% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.8%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 136 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is 23 and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 16.9% of students enrolled at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northern Pennsylvania Regional College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
120 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is 88.2% White, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.47% Two or More Races, and 0.735% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 17 more women than men received degrees from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is General Studies (13 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (14 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), and Protective Services (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,694,036 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,543 people), Other managers (873,493 people), Financial managers (556,660 people), and Secondary school teachers (552,464 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (14 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (14 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,303,220 people), Computer Systems Design (627,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (600,003 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (554,356 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (520,634 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was General Studies with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, which is 0.227 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (22).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in General Studies, which is 0.3 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College in General Studies, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

7.41% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
21 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is white female (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College had a total salary expenditure of 8.45M. Northern Pennsylvania Regional College employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College are: Management, with 15 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.79M

2024 Salaries

23.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College paid a median of $3.79M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($8.45M) and a 23.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$243k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College paid a total of $243k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College were Management with 15 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.