Pasco-Hernando State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,900 students.
About This School
Pasco-Hernando State College is a public institution located in New Port Richey, Florida with approximately 6,900 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,203 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $33,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pasco–Hernando State College (PHSC) is a public college in Florida with campuses in Pasco and Hernando counties. The college was established in 1967 by the Florida Legislature, and then opened to students in the fall of 1972. It is part of the Florida College System and has additional campuses in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, and Wesley Chapel. The name of the school changed from Pasco-Hernando Community College to Pasco–Hernando State College in 2014.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,154/year after aid and only $7,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree in Florida, making it a smart starting point for students watching costs. That said, the 43% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who enroll don't finish — so success here likely depends on strong personal motivation and taking advantage of academic support resources. If your goal is to earn an associate degree or transfer to a four-year school on a tight budget, this can work well; just go in with a clear plan, because the $33,100 median earnings at 10 years suggest limited upside if you stop at the two-year credential.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Pasco-Hernando State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($64,565 vs $54,726 nationally), and most below it in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions ($29,286 vs $40,734).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 956 | $42,899 | $44,125 | −$1,226 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 121 | $78,938 | $80,813 | −$1,875 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 30 | $64,565 | $54,726 | +$9,839 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $45,891 | $48,733 | −$2,842 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 17 | $57,323 | $65,389 | −$8,066 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | $29,286 | $40,734 | −$11,448 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 9 | $66,891 | $61,982 | +$4,909 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,900 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pasco-Hernando State College
10230 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pasco-Hernando State College cost?
The average net price at Pasco-Hernando State College is about $5,203 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Pasco-Hernando State College?
Pasco-Hernando State College has a graduation rate of 41%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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