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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Reading, PA · 294 students

The verdict

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences charges a net price of $28,415/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $113,660. Graduates earn a median $74,572 ten years after entry, $26,212/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 4.3 years — a 20-year net return of $410,580, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's 4.3-year payback ranks #333 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 74% of them, and #22 of 169 in Pennsylvania.

Better ROI than 74% of US colleges#333 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$28,415
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$74,572
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
4.3 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
29%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$28,415/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$113,660our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$74,572Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$26,212/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$20,885Scorecard, 2026
Payback4.3 yrsour math
20-year net return$410,580our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's own numbers. Net price $28,415 × 4 years = $113,660 total. Median earnings $74,572 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $26,212 a year of premium. $113,660 ÷ $26,212 = 4.3 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $410,580. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences students graduate with?

A median $20,885 in federal loans among completers, or 28% of the $74,572 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences students graduate?

33% finish their degree — 67% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $113,660 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $344,424 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences expensive compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?

Its $28,415 net price runs $6,674 above the $21,741 median across the 169 Pennsylvania colleges we profile, or $26,696 more across the full degree.

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences: frequently asked questions

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences charges $28,415/yr after aid ($113,660 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $74,572 ten years out — $26,212/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 4.3 years and returns $410,580 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences degree take to pay off?
About 4.3 years. We divide the $113,660 four-year net cost by the $26,212/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $28,415/yr — about $113,660 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences compare to other Pennsylvania colleges?
It ranks #22 of 169 Pennsylvania colleges we track by payback. Its $74,572 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $28,415 net price is above the national median of $16,902.