Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 15.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 17.4%
- Retention Rate
- 81.6%
- 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 Lehigh Valley graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $25,000 creates monthly payments of $265, consuming about 6% of typical early-career earnings of $54,468. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the concerning 10% threshold financial advisors recommend. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement in the Lehigh Valley's manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Ten-year median earnings of $63,435 demonstrate solid career progression, though the relatively low four-year graduation rate of 15% means many students transfer to complete degrees elsewhere in the Penn State system. The financial return represents an average investment for regional career preparation.