Johnson College
Johnson College is a private two-year college in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 590 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $21,225 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,225
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,954 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 590 88.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.74%
- Average SAT Score: 1020
Johnson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Johnson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Johnson College?
Johnson College is located in Scranton, PA (ZIP 18508-1495).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Johnson College public or private?
Johnson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Johnson College cost?
Published tuition: $21,225.
Average net price after aid: $19,954.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,861 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,553 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,368 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,558 |
| $110,001+ | $26,946 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $84,900.
How hard is it to get into Johnson College?
Admission rate: 97.93%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1020.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Johnson College?
Total enrollment: 590 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Johnson College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.74%.
First-year retention: 74.6%.
What do graduates of Johnson College earn?
Median earnings: $44,043 six years after entry; $55,194 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
48.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Johnson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (184 completions)
- CIP 460399 (51 completions)
- CIP 470201 (22 completions)
- Welding Technology (17 completions)
- CIP 110901 (16 completions)
- CIP 510911 (14 completions)
- CIP 470605 (12 completions)
- CIP 018301 (11 completions)
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (9 completions)
- CIP 460201 (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Johnson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.93%; completion rate 54.74%; median earnings $55,194 at 10 years; net price $19,954. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$21,225
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Johnson College was $21,225.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,954
2024 Value
In 2024 Johnson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,954.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,954 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$84,900 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Johnson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Johnson College 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 Johnson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,195 | $17,195 | $18,106 |
| 2014 | $17,514 | $17,514 | $17,996 |
| 2015 | $17,614 | $17,614 | $19,698 |
| 2016 | $18,235 | $18,235 | $19,375 |
| 2017 | $18,567 | $18,567 | $18,637 |
| 2018 | $18,991 | $18,991 | $18,417 |
| 2019 | $19,745 | $19,745 | $19,311 |
| 2020 | $20,025 | $20,025 | $19,832 |
| 2021 | $20,025 | $20,025 | $18,990 |
| 2022 | $20,025 | $20,025 | $18,928 |
| 2023 | $20,733 | $20,733 | $19,826 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.93% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1020
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Johnson College in 2024 is 590 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.6%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.68% 100% Completion Time
54.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.68% of students graduating from Johnson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Johnson College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$55,194 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.74% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
591.52% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Johnson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 46.0399: 51 completions
CIP 47.0201: 22 completions
Welding Technology: 17 completions
CIP 11.0901: 16 completions
CIP 51.0911: 14 completions
CIP 47.0605: 12 completions
CIP 01.8301: 11 completions
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management: 9 completions
CIP 46.0201: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 184 completions
Most popular programs at Johnson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Johnson College graduates.
About
Johnson College is a private non-profit institution located in Scranton, PA, offering 18 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 590 students. The admission rate is 97.93%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1020. The institution maintains a 54.74% graduation rate. Approximately 48.95% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Scranton, PA 18508-1495
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Johnson College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Johnson College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $21,225 and average net price is $19,954 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Johnson College?
The admission rate is 97.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Johnson College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Johnson College reports midpoint SAT about 1020.
What do graduates of Johnson College earn?
Median earnings are $44,043 six years after entry and $55,194 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Johnson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Johnson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Johnson College?
Total enrollment is about 590 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Johnson College public or private?
Johnson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA.
Is Johnson College an HBCU?
No. Johnson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Johnson College a tribal college?
No. Johnson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Johnson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Johnson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.8%).
Is Johnson College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Johnson College 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.