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Reading Area Community College

Reading, PAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$9,228
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$32,565
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Reading Area Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Reading, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.7K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,817
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,285
Earnings 5yr: $42,359
Debt: $10,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,016
Earnings 5yr: $50,861
Debt: $14,650
Social Work.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,280
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,725
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,394
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,228
In-State Tuition$6,480
Out-of-State Tuition$12,510
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

35%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
32%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,565
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,082

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$89/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

31%
Men
69%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 31% men and 69% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
54%
Part-Time Share
73%
Avg Family Income
$29,752
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