Engineering Science at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in engineering science earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Compares for Engineering Science
All 9 colleges reporting engineering science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $113,749 | $104,774 | #1 | $89,929 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $101,127 | $103,910 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $100,176 | $101,880 | #3 | $79,909 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $91,309 | $80,141 | #9 | $69,336 |
| 5 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $90,246 | $85,895 | #6 | $68,433 |
| 6 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $88,948 | $80,937 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $86,823 | $88,274 | #5 | $74,063 |
| 8 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $86,015 | $99,592 | #4 | $64,405 |
| 9 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $78,959 | $83,055 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus engineering science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,909 one year after graduating and $100,176 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for engineering science?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for engineering science graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering science at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for engineering science ($93,782), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,028.
← All data for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.