Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 42nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,809 | $89,958 | +1% | #368 of 966 | #358 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science | $61,299 | $85,353 | -20% | #273 of 349 | #272 | $26,250 |
| Public Health | $35,354 | $75,679 | +29% | #15 of 215 | #13 | — |
| Physics | — | $73,703 | -4% | #77 of 107 | #58 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $37,491 | $73,383 | +19% | #8 of 48 | #12 | $26,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | $52,887 | $73,289 | +27% | #6 of 45 | #6 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,826 | $70,181 | -1% | #120 of 253 | #132 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $50,282 | $69,048 | -19% | #91 of 99 | #87 | $20,962 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $66,538 | +13% | #31 of 215 | #35 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,640 | $66,300 | -13% | #571 of 796 | #589 | $26,873 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,235 | $64,063 | -31% | #416 of 459 | #418 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,093 | $64,030 | -6% | #624 of 1176 | #626 | $25,500 |
| Chemistry | $44,137 | $63,088 | -3% | #140 of 209 | #138 | — |
| Economics | $35,051 | $62,798 | -24% | #340 of 368 | #311 | — |
| Mathematics | $44,263 | $62,779 | -10% | #231 of 309 | #210 | $23,698 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $43,112 | $60,075 | +-0% | #74 of 138 | #68 | $27,000 |
| American Sign Language | $35,503 | $59,134 | +31% | #2 of 20 | #2 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $38,488 | $56,381 | -11% | #129 of 178 | #133 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,245 | $56,161 | -11% | #415 of 565 | #385 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $38,183 | $56,107 | +2% | #116 of 265 | #88 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,839 | $55,909 | +1% | #294 of 660 | #297 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $31,776 | $53,988 | -6% | #560 of 841 | #541 | $25,000 |
| Anthropology | $29,813 | $53,927 | +16% | #39 of 188 | #24 | $23,125 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,613 | $53,736 | -2% | #293 of 610 | #299 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,419 | $52,825 | -6% | #365 of 660 | #346 | $26,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $35,280 | $52,571 | +4% | #17 of 55 | #18 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,159 | $51,949 | +3% | #77 of 177 | #90 | $26,000 |
| Sociology | $37,461 | $50,984 | -3% | #270 of 462 | #237 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $50,836 | -9% | #59 of 70 | #61 | — |
| Psychology | $29,535 | $49,137 | -3% | #592 of 1027 | #553 | $27,000 |
| Education | $46,239 | $48,795 | -2% | #41 of 71 | #36 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,291 | $48,662 | +3% | #308 of 680 | #356 | $26,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $29,821 | $48,495 | -3% | #50 of 90 | #45 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $33,958 | $48,454 | -6% | #313 of 420 | #348 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,216 | $46,990 | -3% | #348 of 576 | #325 | $27,000 |
| History | $33,634 | $46,133 | -9% | #344 of 459 | #337 | $25,525 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $31,805 | $46,030 | -13% | #367 of 476 | #379 | — |
| Social Sciences | $45,140 | — | — | — | — | $26,500 |
| Music | $31,429 | $42,481 | -1% | #149 of 268 | #147 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,377 | $33,682 | -19% | #380 of 423 | #369 | $20,532 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $267,610
- Avg rent near campus: $1,153/mo — vs ~$810/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17821 (4.0% cap, Danville)
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🏆 Where Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Room | $7,286 | |
| Board | $4,552 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,470 | $38,294 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,799 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,068 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,711 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,110 |
| $110,001+ | $23,167 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.
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