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$46,819 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,658 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$61,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,404 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend UPenn, expect to pay an average of $61,710 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,404 in student loans.

Online courses are available at UPenn, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Pennsylvania Report

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$58,524 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #2 on our list.

Carnegie Mellon does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $58,524. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Carnegie Mellon does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 1% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
$57,470 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lehigh University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Lehigh, expect to pay an average of $57,470 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Lehigh, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Lehigh University

#4

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
$59,802 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,110 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bucknell University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Bucknell is $59,802. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,110 in student loans.

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#5

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
$59,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,526 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Villanova University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

Villanova does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $59,020. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,526 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Villanova. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Lafayette College

Easton, Pennsylvania
$56,364 Average Tuition & Fees

Lafayette College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $56,364 to cover tuition and fees at Lafayette. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Lafayette is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#7

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg College ranked #7 on this year’s list.

One thing to take note of is that Gettysburg does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$47,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,915 Avg Student Debt

Saint Joseph’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

St. Joe’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,940. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Joe’s accumulate an average of $23,915 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Joe’s. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Dickinson College

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
$58,708 Average Tuition & Fees

Dickinson College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Dickinson does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $58,708. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Read full report on Dickinson College

#10

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
$63,406 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,591 Avg Student Debt

Franklin and Marshall College ranked #10 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Franklin and Marshall is $63,406. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin and Marshall accumulate an average of $20,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Full Franklin and Marshall College Report

#11

Misericordia University

Dallas, Pennsylvania
$35,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,692 Avg Student Debt

Misericordia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

Misericordia University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,940. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,692 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Misericordia University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$57,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,187 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Drexel does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $57,136. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Drexel accumulate an average of $28,187 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Drexel, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Drexel University

#13

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania
$47,180 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,080 Avg Student Debt

Lebanon Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

LVC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,180. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,080 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that LVC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lebanon Valley College Report

#14

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
$48,462 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,211 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, University of Scranton did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $48,462 to cover tuition and fees at University of Scranton. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,211 in student loans.

Online courses are available at University of Scranton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Scranton

#15

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$20,362 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,463 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Pitt full time pay an average of $20,362 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $35,394. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,463 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Pitt does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
$53,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,878 Avg Student Debt

Susquehanna University ranked #16 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Susquehanna is $53,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,878 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Susquehanna does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 1% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Susquehanna University Report

#17

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
$56,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,583 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Muhlenberg College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Muhlenberg does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $56,565. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Muhlenberg accumulate an average of $23,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Muhlenberg. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$24,974 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Duquesne University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,974 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Duquesne does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Duquesne University

#19

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
$34,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,192 Avg Student Debt

Elizabethtown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list.

If you want to attend Etown, expect to pay an average of $34,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Etown accumulate an average of $30,192 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Etown does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Washington & Jefferson College

Washington, Pennsylvania
$50,192 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,875 Avg Student Debt

Washington & Jefferson College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

W&J does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,192. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,875 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#21

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$17,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,029 Avg Student Debt

Temple University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $17,378 in tuition and fees if they attend Temple full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,602. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Temple accumulate an average of $26,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Temple. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Temple University Report

#22

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, Pennsylvania
$38,741 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,112 Avg Student Debt

Saint Vincent College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

If you want to attend Saint Vincent, expect to pay an average of $38,741 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,112 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saint Vincent does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
$40,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,656 Avg Student Debt

King’s College ranked #23 on this year’s list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $40,880 to cover tuition and fees at King’s College PA. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,656 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at King’s College PA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full King’s College Report

#24

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$42,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,319 Avg Student Debt

Thomas Jefferson University ranked #24 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University is $42,966. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,319 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Thomas Jefferson University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Report

#25

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
$10,423 Average Tuition & Fees

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,423 in tuition and fees if they attend WCUPA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,247.

One thing to take note of is that WCUPA does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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