Johnson College
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 455 students (95% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Johnson College is one of 4 community colleges within Lackawanna County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Johnson College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
| Johnson College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 25 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 455 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 432 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 23 students | 246 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| % Black | 4% | 14% |
| % White | 80% | 63% |
| % Unknown races | 14% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 64% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,700 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis Institute-ScrantonPrivate, for profit385 students | 2.30 Mi517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570)558-1818 2.30385 - Lackawanna CollegePrivate, non-profit1,490 students | 2.80 Mi501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570)961-7810 2.801,490 - Keystone CollegePrivate, non-profit1,484 students | 9.50 MiOne College Green
La Plume, PA 18440
(570)945-8000 9.501,484 - Fortis Institute-Forty FortPrivate, for profit186 students | 17.10 Mi166 Slocum Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570)288-8400 17.10186 - 6,049 students | 25.60 Mi1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570)740-0200 25.606,049
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