Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 30

Graduate Student: Like any colleges, Penn has both pros and cons. As a graduate student in the School of Social Policy and Practice at Penn (Master's of Social Work), I find that the biggest strength of Penn is its wide reach of professional network, research, etc.

The amount of resources/networking opportunities available for developing insight, experience, and others is unimaginable here at Penn. Having deep connections with all three sectors of the non-profit, for-profit, and governmental world brings its students enormous opportunities and information/knowledge to learn and grow from.

The cons, however, is that Penn as a whole seems a bit lacking in terms of student activism and engagement. There are clubs to join. But, I rarely see them out in the quad or the walkway outreaching or being vocal about a variety of issues students are concerned with in this age and time.
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Carnegie Mellon University

• Graduate School
• Pittsburgh, PA
• 4

Graduate Student: Carnegie Mellon allows for great work/life balance. While academics are intense and you will be pushed beyond your imagination, the GSA organizes social events pretty much every month providing good opportunities to socialize with graduate students in other departments.
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Lehigh University

• Graduate School
• Bethlehem, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: Amazing school for business. Lots of connections especially through professors who have worked with big-named companies. The Big Four also recruits a large population from here. Most students get internships starting freshmen year and secured job offers by junior year. However, for Engineering Lehigh is ok. There is prestige and the curriculum is pretty robust. Job prospects are average. As for other majors, I've seen many students struggle post graduation.
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Bucknell University

• Graduate School
• Lewisburg, PA

Bryn Mawr College

• Graduate School
• Bryn Mawr, PA

Penn State

• Graduate School
• University Park, PA
• 10

Graduate Student: Penn State was an amazing experience for me. The only thing I recommend is for advisors to be more clear on what major it is that you are investing $100,000 into. My personal return on investment is not enough to break out of student loan debt. I will need to go to graduate school due to the fact that I was unaware of my undergraduate degree's lack of competitiveness in the work world.
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Villanova University

• Graduate School
• Villanova, PA
• 3

Graduate Student: The online program has allowed me the flexibility to work and work on my Masters. The courses are expedited which allows students to earn their degree quickly.
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University of Pittsburgh

• Graduate School
• Pittsburgh, PA
• 13

Graduate Student: My 3 years as an undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh have provided me with life experiences that I will never forget and have become the best years of my life. Pitt has provided me with challenging academics as well as a multitude of essential life experiences. I have had the chance to make connections with many of my amazing professors, as well as have been able to reach out into the community with the help of this University. I have been able to attain my goal of being accepted into the University of Pittsburgh's graduate Doctor of Occupational Therapy program due to the rigorous academics provided in my undergraduate years. Pitt has truly fostered my dreams has allowed me to flourish as a student and as a professional individual.
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Temple University

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 11

Graduate Student: A lot of opportunities to tap into and even though the student population is diverse, I hardly found anybody I can relate to in my college. It is possible the diversity will be seen in other majors but as a bioengineering grad student, I am the only one of my kind in grad school. It makes somewhat hard to make friends because relating to people who have a totally different background from you is not that easy.
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Drexel University

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 16

Graduate Student: This is a fantastic school! Many of my professors reflect "good vibes" - they are warm and welcoming to questions and conversations; and some just don't find that as their cup of tea - they're just there to teach and nothing more. Overall, my professors are great. They all work within the field and apply "real-life/world" knowledge to the non-traditional (online) classroom setting. My coursework is challenging, and I really feel like it's preparing me for my future. I wish the online program were more interactive; there seems to be a good handful of miscommunications that happen. A frustrating aspect is the financial aid department, where everyone who works in there has a different story, their knowledge differing on how things are handled, and they never let you speak to someone in charge. The online system of notifying you about payments and such is pretty bad (I never receive anything) - this department definitely needs some work.
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University of Scranton

• Graduate School
• Scranton, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: I had an amazing experience at The University of Scranton. I chose the school for the Counseling and Human Services major. I loved every second I spent at this school because of the amazing professors and individuals who helped me along the way. The sense of community and service for others drew me to Scranton.
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Duquesne University

• Graduate School
• Pittsburgh, PA
• 4

Graduate Student: This university is among the top ranked in Pennsylvania and in the nation due to its very high quality and focused education in a variety of concentrations. The most noticeable highlights are the business and nursing schools. Apart from consistently being top ranked, Pittsburgh is among the top most livable cities and is a business/technology and health care giant. This school is very-well connected and is extremely generous with tuition value.
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Saint Joseph's University

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: Excellent instructors and available classes. There are countless options and areas of study, and the support given is incredible. Any time I have a question, I get a return call or email promptly. I have returned for classes for certification and was able to register and start in less than two weeks!
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Juniata College

• Graduate School
• Huntingdon, PA

University of the Sciences

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 33

Graduate Student: Since coming here in 2013 (and expecting to graduate 2017 and in 2019), the university has really made the effort to improve and does not look like what it did 4 years ago. They have renovated the dining hall, have plans to create a new freshman/sophomore living space, more educational space, and has a new marketing campaign. Even the landlords around the area have been doing new construction to modernize the living space for students once they move off campus. While I agree that greek life wasn't what it was back in 2014 when I joined, it still has a lively spirit on our campus. Going through one of their accelerated programs, it felt disjointed at first (possibly due to my impatience to "get to the real stuff already"). It was a matter of taking further classes and seeing the material continuously integrate itself. I can say I proudly see myself growing into being as a strong, entry level practitioner.
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Gannon University

• Graduate School
• Erie, PA
• 2

Graduate Student: Gannon University is an excellent university that takes students in and gives them the opportunity to grow as a person. It’s faith based values allow for those to practice their faith as well as be engulfed in their studies and be involved in anything and everything possible.
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Wilkes University

• Graduate School
• Wilkes-Barre, PA
• 2

Graduate Student: My overall experience has been awesome. The counselors are very friendly and approachable. They are easy to talk to, and the professors are helpful and open to answering any questions. They want to see you succeed in the classroom and outside in the real-world.
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Lancaster Bible College - Capital Seminary & Graduate School

• Graduate School
• Lancaster, PA
• 2

Graduate Student: The staff are friendly and helpful. The online and in person classes are great. Contact the school and learn more or visit their great website. Also, visit their campus and attend the orientation for prospective students to learn more.
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La Salle University

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: Loved it.
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Saint Francis University

• Graduate School
• Loretto, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: I am currently taking classes online for my Master's program. My current experience with Saint Francis has been wonderful.
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Messiah College

• Graduate School
• Mechanicsburg, PA
• 4

Graduate Student: Messiah offers a very diverse, first-rate education that prepares you for real world experience. The Christian atmosphere also allows one to express your faith and incorporate these traits into real life accomplishments.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

• Graduate School
• West Chester, PA
• 5

Graduate Student: So far my experience at West Chester University has been a positive one. As a graduate student who works full-time and commutes, I appreciate that West Chester University offers numerous evening classes, with students like myself in mind. Parking passes are reasonably priced, considering it costs more to pay street parking just for the 4 nights/month that I typically park on campus. Therefore, I would recommend taking advantage of the university lot parking if you commute. My experience with professors within the Early and Middle Grades department, has been exceptional thus far. My current professor is clearly well-versed in the field of education, with years of experience teaching across age groups and a dedication to keeping up with advancements in the field. I also feel as though the professors I have had so far make it a point to get to know their students as best as they can, creating an environment in which students feel known and valued.
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King's College - Pennsylvania

• Graduate School
• Wilkes-Barre, PA
• 1

Graduate Student: I was a graduate student at King's from 2009 to 2015. The people in the Education Department are the BEST! They treated me very kindly when I went back to school to pursue teaching certification. When I couldn't find a teaching job right away, they welcomed me back to pursue my Masters degree in Education. They found me the financial aid I needed, and they even provided me with housing on-campus. "King's on the Square" was amazing!
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Elizabethtown College

• Graduate School
• Elizabethtown, PA
• 1

Junior: I love this school so much. The staff are all very welcoming and kind, and everyone you meet on campus is extremely friendly. I would've given five stars if the financial aid office didn't charge us for every little thing - I locked myself out of my room once and had to pay a five dollar fee. I didn't have any other way to get back into my room so I found this very annoying.
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Lebanon Valley College

• Graduate School
• Annville, PA