City Rankings
Best Colleges in Erie, Pennsylvania
Top colleges in Erie ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $60,051
Top Colleges in Erie
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gannon University #453 national | $58,845 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College #898 national | $63,435 |
| 3 | Mercyhurst University #1310 national | $47,452 |
| 4 | UPMC Jameson School of Nursing - UPMC Hamot | $70,472 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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