Arcadia University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Arcadia University at a glance

• 1,948

  students enrolled

• 969

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,466

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,590

• $44,004

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,336

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Arcadia University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Montgomery County, where the college is.

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• 1,192

  open professional jobs

• 148

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  81 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $111,521

  median household income

  Montgomery County

• 54%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, psychology, which lead to clinical (41 open), academic (3 open), programs (16 open), human resources (51 open), research (26 open).

Hiring most: Globus Medical (62), GSK (44), Hamilton Lane (31), Universal Health Services (31), Lockheed Martin Services (25), Lockheed Martin (24), Honeywell Aerospace (16), Robert Half (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (279), Operations (161), Finance (104), Sales (101), Data & Analytics (89), Legal (58). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Montgomery County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Montgomery CountyNorristown · 610-270-3429 · Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 10:30am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Arcadia University?

Arcadia University enrolls about 1,948 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It awards about 969 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Arcadia University?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Arcadia University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,004 six years after entry and $58,336 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Arcadia University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Arcadia University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Arcadia University?

1,192 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 148 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Globus Medical has the most openings.