Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,040
InfinityB% growth from 2022
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
649
95.5% Full-Time

About

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine were General Biomedical Sciences (123 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (126 degrees), 3.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $15,040, which is $−9,535 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 172 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $15,040, which is $9,535 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

Tuition Costs

$15,040
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was $15,040. The cost of tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $−9,535 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNB% between 2022 and 2023.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 172 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine had a total enrollment of 649 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 620 students and the part-time enrollment is 29. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.5% White, 20.5% Asian, 9.09% Hispanic or Latino, 7.4% Black or African American, 3.39% Two or More Races, and 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (79.4%), followed by White Male (6.35%) and Two or More Races Female (3.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Asian Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 649 students. The full-time enrollment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 620 and the part-time enrollment is 29. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    367 enrolled students
  2. Asian
    133 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 56.5% White, 20.5% Asian, 9.09% Hispanic or Latino, 7.4% Black or African American, 3.39% Two or More Races, and 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 68 more women than men received degrees from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is white (126 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is General Biomedical Sciences (123 degrees awarded).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (123 degrees awarded) and Health (109 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are Registered nurses (1,524,472 people), Physicians (497,530 people), Medical & health services managers (196,765 people), Pharmacists (195,011 people), and Other managers (171,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2023 are Biology (123 degrees awarded) and Health (109 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are Biology (123 degrees awarded) and Health (109 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,910,129 people), Offices of physicians (386,323 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,002 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (319,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are Biology (123 degrees awarded) and Health (109 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)
123 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was General Biomedical Sciences with 123 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

82
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
150
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, which is 0.547 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Medicine, which is 1.02 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 3.56 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    126 degrees awarded
  2. Asian
    35 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is white (126 degrees awarded). There were 3.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (35 degrees).

3.88% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    73 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    53 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is white female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (53 degrees).

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Operations

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine has an endowment valued at nearly $5.15M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 301k (5.84%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine had a total salary expenditure of 48.9M. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine employs 11 Instructors, 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are Female Instructor (11), Female Assistant professor (1), and Male Assistant professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are: Management, with 30 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Endowment

$5.15M
2023 Endowment
10.9%
decline from 2022

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine has an endowment valued at about $5.15M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine declined 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$20.2M
2023 Salaries
2.34%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($48.9M) and a 2.34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.071% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.04M
Instructional Salaries
12
Number of Employees

In 2023, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine paid a total of $1.04M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.15% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
11 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine were Instructor with 11 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine were Management with 30 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine was Female Instructor with 11 employees, Female Assistant professor with 1 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 0 employees.

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