Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA 19454-4114
About Lansdale School of Business
Lansdale School of Business is a private for-profit trade school in North Wales, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 93 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $25,101 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,150. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,007 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Lansdale School of Business charges 27% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($12,150).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 39% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 77.78%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,007.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Lansdale School of Business is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 328% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale School of Business | $12,150 | $25,101 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,757 | — | 494 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,975 | $13,558 | 183 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| 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 Lansdale School of Business really?
Key findings
- Lansdale School of Business charges 27% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($12,150).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 39% below.
Lansdale School of Business tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,150
Finding Lansdale School of Business charges 27% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,150. That is 27% below the national private for-profit median ($16,757). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,975), sticker tuition is 39% below. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is at.
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 for-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 Lansdale School of Business versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Lansdale School of Business versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lansdale School of Business is $25,101.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,101 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,544 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,219 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 Lansdale School of Business, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Lansdale School of Business: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lansdale School of Business—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
$12,150
Avg. net price
$25,101
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,636 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,799 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,799 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,600. 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 Lansdale School of Business is known for
Top program completions
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other38
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry4
- Medical/Clinical Assistant3
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder2
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lansdale School of Business a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lansdale School of Business 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 Lansdale School of Business.
Campus
Location
North Wales, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 19454-4114
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 33% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
93
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 183
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,411
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 65.59%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lansdale School of Business.
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 Lansdale School of Business 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 Lansdale School of Business 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 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $16,889 |
| 2014 | $9,720 | $9,720 | $15,182 |
| 2015 | $10,140 | $10,140 | $21,284 |
| 2016 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $17,192 |
| 2017 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $18,350 |
| 2018 | $11,100 | $11,100 | $20,841 |
| 2019 | $11,400 | $11,400 | $19,392 |
| 2020 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $28,431 |
| 2021 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $26,858 |
| 2022 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $25,701 |
| 2023 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $24,539 |
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
Lansdale School of Business reported total enrollment of about 93 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.5%), White (35.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). About 65.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lansdale School of Business in 2024 is 93 students.
Over a full year, about 183 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.6%
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
77.78% 100% Completion Time
77.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 77.78% of students graduating from Lansdale School of Business completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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.
Lansdale School of Business graduates earn a median of $43,007 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lansdale School of Business.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,007. Median federal loan debt: $13,411. Average net price used in cost models: $25,101.
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 Lansdale School of Business graduates report median earnings of $43,007 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 Lansdale School of Business.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 9 programs by IPEDS completions (10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lansdale School of Business.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lansdale School of Business graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lansdale School of Business—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,191
- Pennsylvania median 0.40× the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median 0.39× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.42× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,897
- Pennsylvania median 1.6× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 1.5× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.9× 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.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Lansdale School of Business at a glance
Lansdale School of Business
Lansdale School of Business is a private for-profit institution in North Wales, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherBusiness/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryMedical/Clinical Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American50.5%White or Caucasian35.5%Hispanic or Latino10.8%
Schools near Lansdale School of Business
Other campuses in North Wales, 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 Lansdale School of Business located?
Lansdale School of Business is located in North Wales, PA.
What is Lansdale School of Business's tuition?
Lansdale School of Business tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,150 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $25,101 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Lansdale School of Business cost?
Reported tuition is $12,150 and average net price is $25,101 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,251 annually.
What explains Lansdale School of Business's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($25,101), completion (77.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,007). 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 Lansdale School of Business?
Lansdale School of Business reports undergraduate enrollment of about 183 students, Black or African American (50.5%), White (35.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lansdale School of Business?
About 46.3% of students at Lansdale School of Business are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lansdale School of Business earn?
Median earnings are $37,808 six years after entry and $43,007 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lansdale School of Business?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lansdale School of Business students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,411.
Is Lansdale School of Business public or private?
Lansdale School of Business is a private for-profit institution located in North Wales, PA.
Is Lansdale School of Business an HBCU?
No. Lansdale School of Business is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lansdale School of Business a tribal college?
No. Lansdale School of Business is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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.