Reading Area Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,703 students.
About This School
Reading Area Community College is a public institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania with approximately 3,703 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,228 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Reading Area Community College (RACC) is a public community college in Reading, Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1971 and serves the greater Reading area and Berks County, Pennsylvania. The institution is a Hispanic-serving institution ('HSI') as defined by federal law.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low — at just $8,039/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,250 at graduation, this school won't leave you buried in loans. That said, be realistic about earning potential: graduates typically earn around $34,300 a decade after enrolling, which is modest and worth factoring into your long-term plans. This is a solid, affordable stepping stone — especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a specific trade or healthcare program locally.
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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: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (3,703 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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