Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 27.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 29.3%
- Retention Rate
- 81.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,435
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Outcomes Overview
Penn State Harrisburg graduates earn a median salary of $63,435 after ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39% with typical debt of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 5% of graduates' income, below the recommended 10% threshold. The campus serves the Harrisburg capital region, placing graduates well for state government positions, healthcare administration, and business roles in central Pennsylvania. With a 95.7% employment rate and 68% successfully repaying loans, outcomes reflect solid career preparation. The proximity to state agencies and regional employers provides networking advantages that many Penn State satellite campuses lack. This represents an average return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.