Compare 33 Corrections. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $51,121.
The highest-earning Corrections program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $103K earnings gap across 33 programs in Pennsylvania, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates earn between $47,530 and $150,457—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Topping the list, Neumann University's program delivers $150,457 in median earnings—nearly triple the state average of $51,121. University of Scranton follows at $61,836, while Widener University rounds out the top three at $57,188. These outcomes demonstrate that specialized programs at focused institutions often outperform broader universities.
Highest program earnings: $150,457
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
2.9% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
7.0% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | $150,457 | 39 | $27,000 | Excellent | $33,530 | Excellent |
| #2 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $61,836 | 24 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #3 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $57,188 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $33,146 | High |
| #4 | Gwynedd Mercy UniversityPrivate | $56,260 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $27,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | $54,423 | 95 | $24,218 | Good | $25,252 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $53,788 | 142 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $53,433 | 38 | $25,788 | Good | $33,790 | High |
| #8 | Holy Family UniversityPrivate | $51,759 | 25 | $25,125 | Good | $20,500 | Challenging |
| #9 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $51,611 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $52,335 | High |
| #10 | $50,768 | 51 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #11 | Alvernia UniversityPrivate | $50,739 | 37 | $27,000 | Manageable | $36,500 | High |
| #12 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | $50,290 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $34,648 | High |
| #13 | $49,795 | 104 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,389 | High | |
| #14 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $49,730 | 38 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #15 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $49,617 | 38 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,871 | High |
| #16 | King's CollegePrivate | $49,426 | 37 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #17 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $49,026 | 8 | $26,186 | Manageable | $30,588 | High |
| #18 | $48,661 | 62 | $25,000 | Manageable | $28,373 | High | |
| #19 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $48,331 | 50 | $26,000 | Manageable | $33,999 | High |
| #20 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $47,530 | 29 | $28,250 | Manageable | $25,309 | High |
| #21 | $47,461 | 453 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #22 | Temple UniversityPublic | $47,144 | 191 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #23 | Thiel CollegePrivate | $47,010 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $47,131 | High |
| #24 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $46,723 | 23 | $25,000 | Manageable | $27,867 | High |
| #25 | $46,419 | 100 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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