Johnson College
Scranton, PA 18508-1495
About 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. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,954 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $21,225. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.0%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (16.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Johnson College charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($21,225).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 9% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 54.74%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,194.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Johnson College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 592% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson College | $21,225 | $19,954 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
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.
Average net price is 6% below published tuition at Johnson College
Key findings
- Johnson College's average net price ($19,954) is 6% below published tuition ($21,225).
- Johnson College charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($21,225).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 9% above.
Johnson College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $21,225
Finding Johnson College charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $21,225. That is 28% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,450), sticker tuition is 9% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
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 Johnson College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Johnson College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Johnson College is $19,954.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,954 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,200 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $4,983 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 Johnson College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 6% lower after grants and scholarships.
Johnson College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Johnson College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$21,225
Avg. net price
$19,954
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Johnson College is known for
Top program completions
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other51
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician22
- Welding Technology/Welder17
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer14
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 77% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1020
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Johnson College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Johnson College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Johnson College.
Campus
Location
Scranton, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 18508-1495
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 33% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
590
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 767
- Full-time share
- 88%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 48.95%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Johnson College.
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 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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1020 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Johnson College reported total enrollment of about 590 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 81% male and 19% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). About 48.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Johnson College in 2024 is 590 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 767 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.
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
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other: 92% male / 8% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% 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.
Johnson College graduates earn a median of $55,194 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Johnson College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,194. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $19,954.
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 Johnson College graduates report median earnings of $55,194 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 Johnson College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Johnson College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Johnson College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Johnson College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Pennsylvania median 0.06× the median ($47.9M)
- Mid East median 0.07× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.11× the median ($26.4M)
- Pennsylvania median 0.23× the median ($24,897)
- Mid East median 0.35× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.47× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.3%
- Pennsylvania median 26.9 pp below median (63.1%)
- Mid East median 20.6 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 21.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,636
- Pennsylvania median 0.70× the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median 0.69× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,920
- Pennsylvania median 1.2× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 1.1× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.4× 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.
Johnson College at a glance
Johnson College
Johnson College is a private non-profit institution in Scranton, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, OtherHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology/Welder
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian63.0%Race/ethnicity unknown16.6%Hispanic or Latino8.8%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Johnson College
Other campuses in Scranton, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johnson College located?
Johnson College is located in Scranton, PA.
What is Johnson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Johnson College is 97.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 314 applicants and 303 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Johnson College's tuition?
Johnson College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $21,225 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,954 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Johnson College cost?
Reported tuition is $21,225 and average net price is $19,954 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,250 annually.
Why is Johnson College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Johnson College, published tuition is $21,225 while average net price is $19,954—about 6% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Johnson College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,954), completion (54.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($55,194). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Johnson College?
Johnson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 767 students, White (63.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Johnson College?
About 43.8% of students at Johnson College are first-generation college students.
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.
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.