Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.4%
- Retention Rate
- 61.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,125
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,207 | $23,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor | $55,286 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $55,136 | $24,188 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $54,386 | $20,012 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $43,479 | $24,989 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $40,485 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $37,424 | $23,059 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $37,424 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $34,793 | $24,046 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $24,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $31,305 | $24,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $31,081 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,833 | $25,103 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $66,125 ten years after leaving, putting their debt-to-income ratio at a reasonable 36%. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 5% of typical graduate income. The 95.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement in regional markets. Many graduates enter healthcare, education, and business roles in Pennsylvania's smaller cities and towns. The rural location builds networks within local industries rather than major metropolitan markets. While starting salaries average $49,721, the significant jump to $66K by year ten shows solid career progression. Given the moderate debt load and steady earning potential, this represents an average return on investment for students seeking small-college experiences.