Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 31.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.5%
- Retention Rate
- 73.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,435
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Outcomes Overview
Penn State Fayette graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,000 and monthly payments of $265, which equals about 5.5% of their typical starting income of $54,468. The 10-year median earnings of $63,435 give graduates a debt-to-income ratio of 39%, well below the concerning 50% threshold. With 95.7% finding employment after graduation, most graduates stay in southwestern Pennsylvania working in healthcare, business, or technical fields tied to the region's manufacturing base. The campus's strong ties to local employers help students land jobs quickly. Despite the modest 33.5% six-year graduation rate, those who finish see solid financial returns on their investment.