At a glance
Average net price
$23,093
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
59.9%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
1,484
In-state tuition
$44,100
Out-of-state tuition
$44,100
Cost of attendance
$57,973
Median earnings (10y)
$59,498
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,170
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (27%), health (20%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health20%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services14%
- Business26.5%~393 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions20.5%~304 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.5%~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.2%~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.2%~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering2.9%~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.6%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 175 | $42,948 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 144 | — | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 143 | $104,948 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 90 | $56,371 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 64 | $30,747 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 54 | $54,362 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 51 | $40,511 | $26,775 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $28,233 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 36 | $33,203 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 24 | $26,831 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 22 | $30,471 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | — | $51,640 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | — | $38,085 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About King's College
King's College is a mid-sized institution located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,484 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at King's College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,093 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $44,100 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,973 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 59.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,498 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
King's College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (27% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
King's College accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,170.
Location & campus
Set in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (city), King's College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about King's College
Q.How much does King's College cost?
The average net price at King's College is $23,093 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,973.
Q.What is the graduation rate at King's College?
King's College has a 6-year graduation rate of 59.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into King's College?
King's College admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do King's College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median King's College graduate earns $59,498 per year.
Q.What is tuition at King's College?
Published tuition is $44,100 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is King's College located?
King's College is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18711).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with King's College at their official website.