Lynne Hausman, Director of the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing. | Facebook
Lynne Hausman, Director of the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing. | Facebook
Data shows that students paid $16,449 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $369 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Empire Beauty School-Pottsville stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,500. Schuylkill Technology Center followed with an average of $16,608 per year. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $16,327.
At the time, at least $1.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Schuylkill County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $1.8 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Schuylkill County, including Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill, Empire Beauty School-Pottsville, and Schuylkill Technology Center.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Of the four institutions in Schuylkill County, Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 137 | $1,315,213 | $9,600 | 140 | $1,292,297 | $9,231 |
| Schuylkill Technology Center | 23 | $96,995 | $4,217 | 23 | $184,588 | $8,026 |
| Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | 48 | $255,064 | $5,314 | 49 | $347,417 | $7,090 |
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