Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 23.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 21.3%
- Retention Rate
- 72.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,435
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Outcomes Overview
Penn State Brandywine graduates earn a median of $63,435 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39% based on the typical $25,000 student debt load. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 5% of graduates' income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement in the greater Philadelphia region. Many graduates leverage Penn State's alumni network to enter business, healthcare, and education fields. The relatively low debt burden combined with solid earning potential in a high-opportunity market makes this a strong return on investment, especially for students who complete their degrees affordably at the regional campus level.