Johnson College

www.johnson.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,900

2.67% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,826

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.9%

435 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

678

83.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.7%

104 Graduates

About

Johnson College is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Johnson College were Other Electrical & Power Transmission Installers (51 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (16 degrees).

In 2024, 184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson College. 22.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (153 degrees), 12.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson College is $18,900, which is $10,740 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson College is $18,900, which is $10,740 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,826.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Johnson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Johnson College was $18,900. The cost of tuition at Johnson College is $10,740 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johnson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,826

2024 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Johnson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,826. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Johnson College grew by 1.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Johnson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.8% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Johnson College received 435 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 38.5% annual growth. Out of those 435 applicants, 426 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.9% acceptance rate.

There were 678 students enrolled at Johnson College in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johnson College has an overall enrollment yield of 57.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

426

Accepted Out of 435

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson College was 97.9% (426 admissions from 435 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 38.5%, while admissions grew by 40.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johnson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johnson College had a total enrollment of 678 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Johnson College is 567 students and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Johnson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 8.55% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.885% Asian, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johnson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.3%), followed by White Female (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 678 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson College is 567 and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Johnson College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johnson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johnson College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Johnson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johnson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
440 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
58 enrolled students
Black or African American
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson College is 64.9% White, 8.55% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.885% Asian, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 109 students (16.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 102 fewer women than men received degrees from Johnson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson College is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Johnson College is Other Electrical & Power Transmission Installers (51 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees) and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (16 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson College are Software developers (652,385 people), Other managers (167,057 people), Computer occupations, all other (135,727 people), Computer & information systems managers (117,886 people), and Computer support specialists (90,687 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson College in 2024 are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Agriculture (11 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Johnson College are Construction (58 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Agriculture (11 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson College are Computer Systems Design (651,299 people), Construction (165,152 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,125 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,165 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (95,726 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johnson College.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
12 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Johnson College was Welding Technology with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Johnson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson College, which is 3.49 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (41).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johnson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson College in Other Electrical & Power Transmission Installers, which is 11.8 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson College in Radiographer, which is 6 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Johnson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson College is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

3.8% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
131 degrees awarded
White Male
125 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson College is white male (131 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (125 degrees).

Operations

Johnson College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 685k (21.9%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Johnson College had a total salary expenditure of 13.7M. Johnson College employs 37 Instructors. Most academics at Johnson College are Male Instructor (25), and Female Instructor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$3.12M

2024 Endowment

6.94%

growth from 2023

Johnson College has an endowment valued at about $3.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson College grew 6.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.29M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johnson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$551k - Federal
$172k - State
$22.2k - Local

As of 2024, Johnson College received $551k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $172k from state grants and contracts, and $22.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$6.44M

2024 Salaries

14.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Johnson College paid a median of $6.44M in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($13.7M) and a 14.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.62% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Johnson College paid a total of $2.09M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

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