Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 96.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 96.8%
- Retention Rate
- 98.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $111,371
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,715
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $167/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $245,155 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Master | $202,922 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $201,334 | $41,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $198,043 | $41,000 |
| International/Global Studies. | Master | $182,280 | $58,474 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $177,119 | $171,488 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $175,674 | $41,420 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $174,994 | $41,000 |
| Real Estate. | Master | $169,894 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master | $167,417 | $41,000 |
| Marketing. | Master | $144,938 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $139,816 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $138,932 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $125,015 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $122,725 | $12,999 |
Outcomes Overview
Penn graduates earn a median of $111,371 ten years after graduation, making their typical debt load of $15,715 highly manageable. The debt-to-earnings ratio of just 14% ranks among the best nationally. Monthly loan payments of $167 represent only 1.8% of median income. The Wharton School pipeline feeds directly into investment banking and consulting, where starting salaries often exceed $200,000. Medical and engineering graduates also command premium wages. The 94.8% employment rate reflects strong alumni networks on Wall Street and in major corporations. With 84.4% of borrowers successfully repaying loans, Penn delivers a strong return on investment despite high upfront costs.