Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.4%
- Retention Rate
- 71.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,019
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,798
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $284/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Doctoral | $75,204 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Master | $73,949 | $23,047 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $72,796 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Doctoral | $67,101 | $57,997 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $61,020 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,807 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,726 | $20,500 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $59,402 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $57,657 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $50,856 | $26,213 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master | $50,856 | $31,856 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $49,270 | $41,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $49,269 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $47,473 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $47,260 | $35,067 |
Outcomes Overview
IUP graduates earn a median of $51,019 ten years after graduation, which translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 based on the typical $26,798 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $284 consume about 6.7% of gross income, below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong teacher education and criminology programs funnel graduates into stable public sector careers, though these fields typically offer modest starting salaries. With 97% of graduates finding employment and the loan repayment rate at 65%, most students successfully transition to the workforce. Despite the lower-than-average earnings compared to other bachelor's degree holders, IUP offers an average return on investment for students seeking affordable education in teaching and criminal justice.