Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA 18509
About Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a private research university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 88 students. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $16,203 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $84,621 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,203).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 19% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $84,621.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 568% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | $16,203 | $31,675 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,975 | $13,558 | 183 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,824 | $15,745 | 1,516 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine really?
Key findings
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,203).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 19% below.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,203
Finding Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,203. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,975), sticker tuition is 19% below. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 33% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $31,675.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $31,675 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $18,118 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $15,930 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,203
Avg. net price
$31,675
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,607 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,286 |
| $110,001+ | $34,235 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,812. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Campus
Location
Scranton, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 18509
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 2.0× the median for Town campuses ($15,745 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
88
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 108
- Graduate
- 577
- Full-time share
- 39%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.64%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2023–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,131 | $11,131 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine reported total enrollment of about 88 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (93.2%), Black or African American (3.4%), and Asian (2.3%). About 38.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2024 is 88 students.
Over a full year, about 108 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
N/A 100% Completion Time
N/A 150% Completion Time
In 2024, N/A of students graduating from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medicine: 48% male / 52% female
- Biomedical Sciences, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine graduates earn a median of $84,621 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $84,621. Median federal loan debt: $10,500. Average net price used in cost models: $31,675.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine graduates report median earnings of $84,621 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Pennsylvania median 0.11× the median ($47.9M)
- Mid East median 0.12× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.20× the median ($26.4M)
- Pennsylvania median 0.32× the median ($24,897)
- Mid East median 0.48× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.65× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Pennsylvania median 36.9 pp above median (63.1%)
- Mid East median 43.1 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,862
- Pennsylvania median near the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median near the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $33,092
- Pennsylvania median 3.8× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 3.6× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 4.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine at a glance
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a private non-profit institution in Scranton, PA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- MedicineBiomedical Sciences, GeneralRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian93.2%Black or African American3.4%Asian2.3%
Schools near Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Other campuses in Scranton, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine located?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is located in Scranton, PA.
What is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's tuition?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,203 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $31,675 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine cost?
Reported tuition is $16,203 and average net price is $31,675 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,784 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine reports undergraduate enrollment of about 108 students, White (93.2%), Black or African American (3.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine earn?
Median earnings are $76,592 six years after entry and $84,621 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine public or private?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a private nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA.
Is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine an HBCU?
No. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine a tribal college?
No. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.