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DeSales University

Center Valley, PA desales.edu 2,113 students

DeSales University's campus is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The university maintains a Catholic atmosphere, with a focus on service and community involvement. Known for its strong performing arts programs, DeSales also houses notable healthcare and business divisions. Students can find a variety of learning options, including traditional, online, and hybrid courses.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,384
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,800
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. DeSales University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 64% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $26,990, roughly 40% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $22,193 $88,772
$30K – $48K $23,265 $93,060
$48K – $75K $25,683 $102,732
$75K – $110K $30,277 $121,108
$110K+ $33,532 $134,128
Sticker price (no aid) $44,800 $179,200
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at DeSales University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
73
$79,460/yr High 3.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
65
$58,809/yr Very High 3.1x
Finance Compare across schools →
65
$56,817/yr Very High 3.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
56
$57,580/yr High 2.4x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
52
$49,480/yr High 2.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$44,441/yr Very High 3.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$46,852/yr High 1.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
47
$45,505/yr Moderate 1.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$42,751/yr High 3.1x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
45
$38,160/yr High 1.1x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
45
$34,266/yr Very High 3.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
32
$26,729/yr Moderate 2.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
30
$36,655/yr High 1.3x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
14
$22,651/yr High 1.7x
Dance Compare across schools →
14
$20,611/yr Low 0.2x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
13
$17,377/yr Moderate 0.9x