by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pennsylvania Highlands worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Pennsylvania Highlands is ranked #776 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #16 of 168 for value.
Below is the detailed Pennsylvania Highlands value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is ranked #137 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #16 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Pennsylvania Highlands financial aid page to be sure.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is ranked #776 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pennsylvania Highlands costs about $7,858. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $31,431 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,340 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,200 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,858 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $31,431 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Pennsylvania Highlands net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pennsylvania Highlands degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,431 | #776 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,800 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,431 | #16 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,800 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Pennsylvania Highlands shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,482 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,985 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,936 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,577 |
| Over $110K | $12,532 |
About 73% of Pennsylvania Highlands undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,461 per year. Get more details on the Pennsylvania Highlands financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Pennsylvania Highlands cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.