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Colleges Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Pottsville? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 30 miles of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

There are at least 7 colleges serving the area, including 2 private colleges and universities, 4 public colleges and universities, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania Colleges by the Numbers

Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Pottsville, Pennsylvania have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 2,637 doctorates at colleges and universities near Pottsville. That was a decrease of 17% from completions reported in 2019.

Schools with Degree Completions

Est. Total Completions in 2023

2,637

Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)

Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.

Top School For Adults & Online Students

Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

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Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Part Time: 3,173

Full Time: 1,944

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

2,171

Associate: 88

Bachelor's: 1,429

Master's: 616

Doctoral: 38

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

There are at least 2 schools offering degrees near Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and 2 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 6,393 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 2,484 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,270 that were offered online.

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Franklin University

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

All

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$9,577

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Pottsville, Pennsylvania area. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Part Time: 3,173

Full Time: 1,944

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

2,171

Associate: 88

Bachelor's: 1,429

Master's: 616

Doctoral: 38

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0

Albright College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$28,794

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Albright College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albright College. In 2023, 293 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 20 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,276

Part Time: 71

Full Time: 1,205

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

313

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 293

Master's: 20

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

32%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's68Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's51Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinquisticsAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's40Master's0Doctoral0

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's31Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's0Doctoral0

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Public Colleges & Universities Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

There are 4 four-year public colleges located near Pottsville, Pennsylvania. About 9,421 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 2,269 degrees were completed at public colleges near Pottsville. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$15,944

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks. In 2023, 353 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,024

Part Time: 151

Full Time: 1,873

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

379

Associate: 26

Bachelor's: 353

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's89Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate22Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate1Bachelor's13Master's0Doctoral0

EngineeringAssociate0Bachelor's42Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's20Master's0Doctoral0

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansAssociate0Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinquisticsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Science Technologies/TechniciansAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's20Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's40Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's0Doctoral0

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$15,180

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill. In 2023, 68 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 34 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

593

Part Time: 40

Full Time: 553

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

102

Associate: 34

Bachelor's: 68

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate12Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate16Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate3Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's15Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$15,180

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton. In 2023, 47 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

470

Part Time: 18

Full Time: 452

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

73

Associate: 26

Bachelor's: 47

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate2Bachelor's22Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate1Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate22Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

EngineeringAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$11,122

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. In 2023, 1,399 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 303 master's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

6,334

Part Time: 398

Full Time: 5,936

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

1,715

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 1,399

Master's: 303

Doctoral: 13

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

6%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's236Master's31Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's70Master's0Doctoral0

Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's46Doctoral10

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's44Master's4Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's34Master's15Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's25Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's139Master's16Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's142Master's0Doctoral0

Library ScienceAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's6Doctoral0

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinquisticsAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's43Master's0Doctoral0

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's33Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's276Master's147Doctoral3

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's54Master's0Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's10Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's111Master's38Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's84Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0

Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Affordable Colleges Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Pottsville, Pennsylvania? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Pottsville-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $19,186. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Pottsville is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.

4-Year Nonprofit

$19,186

/year

4-Year For-Profit

N/A

2-Year

N/A

Accredited Colleges Serving Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.

Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Pottsville, Pennsylvania is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Pottsville, Pennsylvania here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.

Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Pottsville, Pennsylvania

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania Job Market & Opportunities

What happens after you earn your college degree in Pottsville? What's the Pottsville, Pennsylvania job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.

In 2023, there were about 481,843 jobs in the Pottsville, Pennsylvania area. From 2022-2023, job growth in Pottsville was below the national average, at 1.5%. There were 59,462 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Pottsville do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $21.12.

# of Jobs (2023)

481,843

% of Change (22-23)

+1.5%

National Avg: +2.5%

Median Earnings

$21.12/hr

National Avg: $20.6/hr

Annual Openings

59,462

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania Colleges by the Numbers

Schools with Degree Completions

Est. Total Completions in 2023

Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)

Top School For Adults & Online Students

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Completions By Degree

2,171

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Completions By Degree

2,171

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,276

Completions By Degree

313

Est. Online Degree Availability

32%

Completions by Program Area

Public Colleges & Universities Near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,024

Completions By Degree

379

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

593

Completions By Degree

102

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

470

Completions By Degree

73

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

6,334

Completions By Degree