Is Arcadia University worth it?
Arcadia University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 886 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in physical therapy, physician associate and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,515
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,044
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,336
Average net price
$29,466
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
886
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,948
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $115,462 | $132,612 | 163 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $78,129 | $84,021 | 97 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $50,655 | $68,618 | 71 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $40,110 | $73,377 | 51 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,772 | $55,517 | 46 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $50,672 | $86,116 | 41 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $54,496 | $62,167 | 38 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $33,823 | $47,772 | 30 |
| International Business | Bachelor's | $40,659 | $58,788 | 30 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $30,872 | $53,307 | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $60,164 | $61,242 | 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,061 | $40,740 | 26 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $38,581 | $59,441 | 25 |
| Genetics | Master's | $84,945 | $93,422 | 24 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $17,203 | $39,087 | 21 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 239 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 75 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 66 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Post-bacc certificate | 28 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Master's | 17 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Arcadia University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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