Lebanon, Pennsylvania Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Lebanon, Pennsylvania shows: median public in-state tuition $6,975 (+26.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $14,084 (+4.8% vs U.S.) 62 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 62 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $6,975 (+26.5% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $21,986 (+120.6% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $14,084 (+4.9% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Lebanon, Pennsylvania—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Pennsylvania and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Lebanon vs Pennsylvania & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, Pennsylvania | $6,975 | $21,986 | $14,084 | N/A | 62 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $11,486 | $17,754 | $17,500 | 57.9% | 469,126 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Lebanon, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, Pennsylvania | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $62,101 | 87.2% | 78.6% | 4.5% | — | 79.3% | 0.43 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, Pennsylvania | $6,975 | $21,986 | $14,084 | N/A | 62 | N/A | N/A |
| Philadelphia | $26,255 | $25,437 | $18,765 | 59.3% | 75,415 | $65,572 | 85.8% |
| Pittsburgh | $18,463 | $25,509 | $15,667 | 63.1% | 51,847 | $52,410 | 90.2% |
| Bethlehem | $36,006 | $27,006 | $15,495 | 79.8% | 16,100 | $83,722 | 81.4% |
| Harrisburg | $20,645 | $14,924 | $18,583 | 33.9% | 10,347 | $52,374 | 86.9% |
| Reading | $15,972 | $22,190 | $20,885 | 50.7% | 9,432 | $58,700 | 88.3% |
| Media | $15,029 | $12,213 | $16,500 | 23.5% | 9,216 | $63,435 | 87.2% |
| Scranton | $18,400 | $21,354 | $18,075 | 75.7% | 8,482 | $65,234 | 80.9% |
| Erie | $20,645 | $22,553 | $18,500 | 60.2% | 8,356 | $58,845 | 87.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Lebanon, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Lebanon, Pennsylvania median in-state tuition is $6,975, +26.5% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Lebanon, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is $14,084 (+4.8% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Lebanon, Pennsylvania median public in-state tuition is $6,975, about +26.5% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is -5.5%.
Median graduate debt is $14,084 (+4.8% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
FAQ
How many colleges are in Lebanon?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Lebanon, Pennsylvania with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Lebanon?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Lebanon is $6,975 and median net price is $21,986. For Pennsylvania overall, medians are $11,486 and $17,754; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Lebanon?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Lebanon is N/A vs $62,101 for Pennsylvania and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Lebanon colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Lebanon is $14,084 vs $17,500 for Pennsylvania and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Lebanon?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Champ's Barber School-Lebanon.
Sources & related
- Pennsylvania college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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