Kutztown 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 48th 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 Kutztown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $74,813 | -3% | #67 of 107 | #54 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,056 | $74,677 | -19% | #355 of 459 | #343 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $33,863 | $65,948 | +15% | #163 of 841 | #133 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,703 | $65,407 | -4% | #563 of 1176 | #560 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,567 | $58,347 | -8% | #366 of 565 | #324 | $25,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $40,477 | $56,959 | +4% | #110 of 265 | #78 | $25,919 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $36,363 | $56,525 | +11% | #13 of 63 | #11 | $26,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,311 | $55,068 | -1% | #320 of 660 | #322 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,645 | $54,845 | +9% | #56 of 177 | #44 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,957 | $54,173 | -4% | #332 of 660 | #309 | $25,937 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,286 | $53,312 | +4% | #145 of 299 | #136 | $27,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $28,040 | $52,378 | -13% | #118 of 138 | #115 | $25,669 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,793 | $51,346 | +8% | #196 of 680 | #212 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $50,300 | +4% | #236 of 576 | #194 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $36,800 | $49,665 | -3% | #199 of 345 | #241 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $22,057 | $49,132 | -3% | #83 of 158 | #91 | $26,350 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $26,242 | $47,530 | -2% | #67 of 137 | #67 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | $37,135 | $47,221 | -9% | #336 of 420 | #369 | $25,500 |
| Psychology | $30,558 | $46,253 | -9% | #739 of 1027 | #729 | $26,000 |
| Music | $17,725 | $39,549 | -8% | #198 of 268 | #182 | $26,918 |
| Sociology | $34,490 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,413 | $34,337 | -17% | #372 of 423 | #366 | $27,000 |
| History | $26,761 | — | — | — | — | $25,998 |
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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $365,763
- Avg rent near campus: $1,413/mo — vs ~$852/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19562 (4.3% cap, Kutztown)
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🏆 Where Kutztown 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 | $12,220 |
| Room | $7,664 | |
| Board | $4,490 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,866 | $35,070 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,925 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,284 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,303 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,642 |
| $110,001+ | $26,196 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology