City Rankings
Best Colleges in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Top colleges in Lancaster ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $53,323
Top Colleges in Lancaster
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin and Marshall College #83 national | $76,124 |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster #463 national | $69,731 |
| 3 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology #478 national | $54,681 |
| 4 | Lancaster Bible College | $44,096 |
| 5 | Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $42,007 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | $33,301 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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