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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA·Public·719 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 719 students.

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719
Students
$7,454
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$31,600
Earnings
10 yr
$6,211
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public institution located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with approximately 719 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,454 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public community college in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Satellite sites are provided in Altoona, Ebensburg, Somerset, and Huntingdon.

This is a solid, affordable option for students in the Johnstown region looking to keep costs low — with a median debt of just $6,211 at graduation and a net price of around $7,454/year, it won't saddle you with financial burden. That said, median earnings of $31,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's best suited for students targeting specific local careers, transferring to a four-year school, or balancing work and school — not those expecting a big earnings boost from the credential alone.

Founded
1994
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing20%
Computer Science8%
Education5%
Communications3%
Psychology2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,080
Avg Net Price
$7,454
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$6,211

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,211
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,211
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

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

White86%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (719 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

101 Community College Way

Johnstown, PA 15904-2949

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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