Cairn University-Langhorne

Cairn University-Langhorne's published cost of attendance is $46,233. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $24,029, middle-income families pay around $26,050, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,129.

Azimuth ranks Cairn University-Langhorne #1144 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Cairn University-Langhorne participates in federal need-based aid programs and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for Pell Grants and federal Direct Loans.

The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal loan options to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,926, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,393; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,513, median federal debt of $26,926 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Cairn University-Langhorne earn median 4-year earnings of $48,513, placing the institution in the 9.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions.

Graduates earn about $14,468 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cairn University-Langhorne in the 11.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to PA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential).

The earnings pattern centers on theology and religious studies, the institution's dominant program family. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 22 graduates.

The Business Administration program graduates 18 students earning median 4-year earnings of $61,973, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Teacher Education and Social Work round out the core offerings, with Social Work graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,729 at 0.9x the national benchmark.

Azimuth ranks Cairn University-Langhorne #1345 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Cairn University-Langhorne's program mix is anchored in theology and religious studies — a signature reflecting the institution's faith-based identity and mission. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 22 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 18 graduates earning median earnings of $61,973, Teacher Education with 16 graduates, Social Work with 16 graduates earning median earnings of $45,729, and Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 14 graduates.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 139 students annually, the institution's program portfolio reflects a concentrated focus on faith-based and humanities-oriented fields. The highest-earning programs at Cairn University-Langhorne include Business Administration, where 18 graduates earn median earnings of $61,973 four years after enrollment, and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries with 6 graduates earning $47,805.

The Social Work program graduates 16 students earning $45,729, while Psychology, General with 11 graduates earns $36,295. These programs represent the institution's strongest earnings outcomes and reflect the diversity of career pathways available within the faith-based and liberal arts framework.

Cairn University-Langhorne's program concentration in Theology and related humanities fields positions graduates for careers in ministry, education, counseling, and nonprofit leadership — pathways where many graduates pursue advanced degrees or enter mission-driven work. Several programs in this portfolio are grad-school-dependent, where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory because graduates often continue to seminary, graduate study, or professional certification programs.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with labor-market demand and career-pathway expectations.