Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 10.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 11.4%
- Retention Rate
- 77.4%
- 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 York graduates earn a median of $63,435 within 10 years, 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 gross income for median earners. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement, though many graduates transfer to complete four-year degrees at University Park or other Penn State campuses before entering the workforce. As a regional campus serving south-central Pennsylvania, graduates often find opportunities in healthcare, business, and manufacturing sectors around York and Harrisburg. Despite the solid employment outcomes, the relatively modest starting salaries and debt burden indicate an average return on investment.