The media has done a fine job of questioning the value of higher education and pushing the public to ask, “Is College really worth it?” 

First impressions seem to make sense. Large fulfillment centers offer quick money for jobs straight out of high school. A college education requires personal energy, can be time-consuming and, in some cases, expensive.

The problem is that ironclad data statistically shows better lifetime income earnings potential with a college degree. Those entry-level “high-paying” warehouse fulfillment jobs don’t often lead to upward career mobility. As automation becomes perfected, those jobs will shrink in number or go away altogether.  That’s not too far down the road. 

So while some continue to question the worth of a college degree, the value is stronger now more than ever. Per the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, the median annual wage for someone who earned a high school diploma is $36,000. For someone with a Bachelor’s degree, that number rockets up to $60,000. Per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the average household wealth of someone with a high school diploma is $421,000. For someone with a college degree, that number is $1.8 million. It’s a pretty staggering jump.

At Manor College, we’re not only here to help you achieve your career dreams, we’re here to set you up for total success. More than 94 percent of Manor College students receive financial aid and scholarships. With our tuition cost being half of the majority of private four-year colleges in Pennsylvania, you’ll graduate with considerably less debt. 

In addition, our You Belong Here Advantage program removes the barriers to an education – from orientation to graduation. All new, full-time students who enroll for the Fall 2025 semester receive free textbooks, four free meals per week at our dining hall, tuition-free summer classes, and a free laptop. 

The “who we are” as an institution is even more impressive. Manor College provides a community ready to push and nurture you on your educational journey. For example, 65 percent of our students are the first in their families to attend college. Well… many of our faculty and staff were too! They’ve been where you are and 12-to-1 class sizes mean you will get the attention you need. You Belong Here, and that’s not just our tagline, it’s authentic. 

Manor College offers a chance to explore a new world of possibilities. You’ll be exposed to diverse thinkers, different careers, and discover new motivations within you that you never knew existed. 

At Manor College, we’re ready to launch you into achieving your goals. Let us show you why You Belong Here!

Go Blue Jays!

Dr. Jonathan Peri
President, Manor College