Best General Studies Schools Near York, PA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

York, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $37,319 per year for indexed programs. York has a population of about 44,830. Median household income is $47,115 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the York-Hanover, PA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $104,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to York

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near York, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from York city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from York. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 1.3 miles from York
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA 1.7 miles from York
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near York

York is part of the York-Hanover, PA metro area (BLS area code 49620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $99,640 York-Hanover, PA $103,792
Management Analysts $104,770 York-Hanover, PA $109,135
Human Resources Specialists $74,350 York-Hanover, PA $77,448
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,020 York-Hanover, PA $67,729
Writers and Authors $77,410 PA statewide $80,635
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,870 York-Hanover, PA $84,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,250 York-Hanover, PA $66,927
Social and Community Service Managers $63,570 York-Hanover, PA $66,219

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

York at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,115 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near York, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near York. The closest is York College of Pennsylvania in York, PA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Messiah University (19.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near York?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near York are: Management Analysts ($104,770), General and Operations Managers ($99,640), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($80,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hanover instead of York?

Hanover, PA is 17.0 miles from York and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is York an affordable place to study general studies?

York’s median household income of $47,115 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in York while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in York

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for York:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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