# Carlow University

Private nonprofit college in Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS ID 211431.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/carlow-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/carlow-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 87% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,786 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 50% of PA colleges and 61% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,051; beats 19% of PA colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,513

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,901 |
| 30-48k | $15,748 |
| 48-75k | $19,517 |
| 75-110k | $21,601 |
| 110k+ | $25,214 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,051 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,901 | $76,437 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,748 | $67,244 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,517 | $83,338 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $21,601 | $92,236 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,214 | $107,664 | 7.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $49,327
- Tuition and fees: $35,874
- Housing and meals: $13,406; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–598; SAT math: 460–570; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,326 applicants, 1,155 admitted, 227 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 87%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (34 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $36,211 | $134,677 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $70,269 | $86,258 | $28,500 |
| Accounting | not reported | $76,099 | $26,500 |
| Business Administration | $48,121 | $65,696 | $27,351 |
| Social Work | not reported | $47,486 | not reported |
| Psychology | $35,024 | $44,786 | $29,552 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $34,215 | $42,498 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | $39,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $56,834 | not reported | $36,875 |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,370 (Pittsburgh, PA), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $47,810 (Pittsburgh, PA), $54,950 (PA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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