Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 43.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.7%
- Retention Rate
- 82.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,435
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Outcomes Overview
Penn State Behrend 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 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 5% of graduates' income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The school's strong engineering and business programs funnel graduates into manufacturing, healthcare technology, and financial services roles throughout Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes region. With a 95.7% employment rate and graduates consistently finding work in their fields, the 67.92% loan repayment rate reflects solid financial outcomes. Despite the modest graduation rates, Behrend delivers a strong return on investment for students who complete their degrees.