Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 23.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 23.0%
- Retention Rate
- 52.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,435
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Outcomes Overview
Penn State Shenango graduates face mixed financial outcomes after completing their degrees. The median debt load of $25,000 creates monthly payments of $265, consuming about 6% of typical first-year earnings of $54,468. Employment rates reach 95.7%, suggesting strong job placement despite the campus's small size. Earnings grow substantially over time, with median income jumping to $72,964 after five years and $63,435 after ten years. The debt-to-income ratio of roughly 0.4 falls within reasonable bounds for public university graduates. However, the relatively modest starting salaries reflect the regional job market in western Pennsylvania's manufacturing and service sectors. Overall, Penn State Shenango delivers an average return on investment for students who complete their programs.