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Johnson College

Scranton, PA · City · 590 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Johnson College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a private, career-focused technical institution best known for delivering hands-on, two-year degree and certificate programs designed for immediate workforce entry. The college excels in practical, high-demand disciplines, with standout programs in Veterinary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Electrical Construction, and Advanced Manufacturing. The campus culture is tight-knit and career-driven, offering students immersive, laboratory-centered training guided by faculty with deep industry experience. A defining feature is the institution's direct integration with regional employers and mandatory internship requirements, which consistently yield exceptional job placement rates for its graduates.


Wikipedia:Johnson College is a private technical school in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Johnson College was founded in 1912 as a trade school by Orlando S. Johnson, a wealthy coal baron, and offers associate degrees and certificates. Since 2023, Johnson College has operated a satellite campus in Hazle Township.

Location
Scranton, PA, 18508-1495 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
56 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,354
Avg net price
$19,954
Tuition
$21,225
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,861
$30–48k
$17,553
$48–75k
$19,368
$75–110k
$23,558
$110k+
$26,946
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
59%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,043
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,194
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$15,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 81%Women 19%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$35,985
Independent students
27%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
17%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
36%
Avg faculty salary
$5,636/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,920
Federal loan rate
78%

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