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Wilkes-Barre Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

There are at least 6 colleges in the Wilkes-Barre area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Wilkes-Barre (Clarks Summit, Dallas, Scranton). The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Yeshivath Beth Moshe
930 Hickory St
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505

  • Programs: theology, rabinnical studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 54 students, 54 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 65 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Graduate Schools in Wilkes-Barre with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Baptist Bible College and Seminary
538 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411

  • Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, counseling psychology, teacher education, bible studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,016 students, 801 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 650 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 448-600. Math: 420-565.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Marywood University
2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509-1598

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, psychology, communication and journalism, art therapy, information science, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,316 students, 2,951 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 974 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-560. Math: 470-570. Writing: 460-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Misericordia University
301 Lake St
Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612-1098

  • Programs: physical therapy, business and related services, occupational therapy, various nursing, speech pathology, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,355 students, 2,060 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 850 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4629

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, curriculum and instruction, physical therapy, school counseling, vocational counseling, nurse anesthetist, finance, occupational therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,612 students, 5,630 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,354 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-600. Math: 520-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: teacher education and development, education courses, elementary/middle school admin, pharmacy, business management, creative writing, registered nursing, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,114 students, 4,495 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 973 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 470-600. Writing: 440-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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