Johnson College

3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508

Tel: (570) 342-6404

The mission of Johnson college is to provide a foundation of education and skills necessary for specialized employment, career advancement and life long learning.

School Highlights

Johnson College serves 428 students (84% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Johnson College	(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private not-for-profit	Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty	25 staff	36 staff

The student population of Johnson College has declined by 5% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.

The Johnson College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.

Total Enrollment	428 students	571 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	17:1	23:1

# Full-Time Students	361 students	361 students

# Part-Time Students	67 students	210 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	40	330

% Asian	1%	3%

% Hispanic	7%	9%

% Black	2%	16%

% White	84%	56%

% Two or more races	2%	3%
% Non Resident races	2%	2%
% Unknown races	2%	11%

Diversity Score	0.29	0.64

College Completion Rate	64%	56%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,700	$34,800

The private state tuition of $17,514 is more than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$17,514	$17,025

Tuition Notes	2008-09 Academic Yea
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%	92%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$12,495

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	96%	85%

SAT Reading	390	455

SAT Math	370	470

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Johnson College is a private, two-year college, offering 12 degree programs of study, focuses on providing students with the technical skills and general education needed to succeed in a demanding, industry-driven world. Since its founding in 1918 as a trade school, over the years it has evolved to college status. Its programs remain current as a result of keeping up with ever-changing technology. An experienced, dedicated faculty brings years of industrial experience into the classroom from the world of work. The average student to faculty ratio is 17/1 allowing for a more personalized learning environment. Johnson college is located on the 65-acre campus are classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and student housing units. A library, clinic, cafeteria, student center, exercise room, and gymnasium are facilities provided to compliment the students' college experience. Johnson college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).