Wilkes-Barre has a population of 43,123 and is located in Luzerne county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in distance education schools in Wilkes-Barre during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $25,167.00. The average tuition was $25,167.00 for non-residents studying in Pennsylvania.
The average cost of books and supplies for distance education schools in Wilkes-Barre is $1,160.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at distance education schools in Wilkes-Barre was $10,469.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,980.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of two distance education colleges in Wilkes-Barre to attend. Distance Education programs in Wilkes-Barre reportedly graduated 367 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | $32,330.00 | 330 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $54,140.00 | 120 |
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