2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 112 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our 2023 rankings named Temple University the most popular school in Pennsylvania for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large public school awarded 6,572 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Temple full time pay an average of $17,378 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,602. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,029 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Temple. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Pennsylvania. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 5,522 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt is $20,362. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,394. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,463 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3,694 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCUPA is $10,423. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,247. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCUPA does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,499 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
UPenn does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $61,710. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UPenn accumulate an average of $17,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
UPenn does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 112 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,440 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Drexel does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $57,136. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,187 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Drexel does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Villanova University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2,251 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Villanova, expect to pay an average of $59,020 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Villanova accumulate an average of $26,526 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Villanova does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,953 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Carnegie Mellon does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $58,524. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Carnegie Mellon does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. IUP is a medium-sized public school situated in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1,834 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $13,144 in tuition and fees if they attend IUP full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,897. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,868 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at IUP. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1,800 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bloomsburg is $10,982. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,806. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bloomsburg, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. SRU is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,721 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SRU is $10,507. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,615. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,146 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SRU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Duquesne University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Duquesne University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 1,590 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,974 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Duquesne. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school situated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1,575 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Kutztown University full time pay an average of $11,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,170. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Kutztown University accumulate an average of $26,882 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kutztown University. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lehigh University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Lehigh University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that handed out 1,423 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Lehigh is $57,470. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Online courses are available at Lehigh, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 0% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Saint Joseph’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. St. Joe’s is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1,358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at St. Joe’s is $47,940. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,915 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Joe’s. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Millersville, Pennsylvania that handed out 1,299 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Millersville is $12,256. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,226. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Millersville accumulate an average of $26,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Millersville. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Thomas Jefferson University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,163 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Thomas Jefferson University, expect to pay an average of $42,966 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Thomas Jefferson University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, California University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1,119 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,108 in tuition and fees if they attend Cal U full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,726. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,162 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cal U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bucknell University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,077 students in 2020-2021.
Bucknell does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $59,802. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,110 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,054 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $11,259 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend East Stroudsburg University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,797. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from East Stroudsburg University accumulate an average of $25,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since East Stroudsburg University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 26% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 979 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Ship full time pay an average of $13,394 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,122. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,777 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ship, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, La Salle University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. La Salle is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 954 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at La Salle is $33,150. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since La Salle does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Scranton ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 885 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend University of Scranton, expect to pay an average of $48,462 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,211 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Scranton. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Robert Morris University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 857 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend RMU, expect to pay an average of $32,770 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,124 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
One thing to take note of is that RMU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small public school located in Clarion, Pennsylvania that handed out 846 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clarion University is $11,173. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,052. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,077 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Clarion University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
York College of Pennsylvania came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. York College of Pennsylvania is a small private not-for-profit school located in York, Pennsylvania that handed out 751 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at YCP is $22,350. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from YCP accumulate an average of $26,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since YCP does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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