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 DeSales University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 72nd 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 DeSales University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $124,965 | +83% | #3 of 61 | #3 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,460 | $91,887 | +3% | #275 of 966 | #283 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,580 | $79,595 | +17% | #149 of 1176 | #129 | $26,250 |
| Biology | $42,751 | $76,125 | +33% | #41 of 841 | #24 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,809 | $74,169 | -3% | #375 of 796 | #386 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | $44,441 | $72,203 | +4% | #156 of 516 | #155 | $20,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $56,817 | $70,430 | -15% | #333 of 452 | #330 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $34,266 | $64,556 | -30% | #413 of 459 | #417 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,729 | $64,161 | +18% | #69 of 610 | #74 | $25,246 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,505 | $64,020 | +16% | #70 of 660 | #64 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $36,655 | $60,001 | +18% | #99 of 1027 | #77 | $26,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $49,480 | — | — | — | — | $24,499 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,852 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $22,651 | $46,847 | +7% | #58 of 144 | #40 | $26,875 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $17,377 | $42,571 | +7% | #86 of 255 | #78 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,160 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Dance | $20,611 | $36,515 | -9% | #44 of 58 | #39 | — |
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 DeSales University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $581,591
- Avg rent near campus: $2,142/mo — vs ~$711/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18101 (6.0% cap, Allentown)
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🏆 Where DeSales University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| Room | $6,400 | |
| Board | $7,400 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $64,916 | $64,916 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology