Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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Graduation Rate: 22%
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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 77th 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $84,050 | $120,729 | +31% | #45 of 459 | #45 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | $72,884 | $101,854 | -5% | #158 of 349 | #152 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $68,552 | $96,714 | +16% | #76 of 452 | #58 | $25,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $66,209 | $91,671 | +7% | #38 of 148 | #38 | $25,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,955 | $91,032 | +2% | #331 of 966 | #336 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,425 | $88,192 | +16% | #138 of 796 | #134 | $25,218 |
| Engineering | $68,331 | $88,063 | -1% | #31 of 57 | #31 | $25,949 |
| Physics | $43,461 | $81,763 | +6% | #46 of 107 | #38 | $23,299 |
| Mathematics | $59,629 | $77,336 | +11% | #103 of 309 | #88 | $23,875 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | $75,919 | +20% | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,140 | $73,308 | -15% | #97 of 126 | #96 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $35,639 | $69,102 | +17% | #11 of 33 | #9 | $25,887 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,133 | $67,399 | +24% | #48 of 610 | #43 | $26,940 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,110 | $65,292 | -5% | #135 of 271 | #157 | $25,593 |
| Biology | $33,417 | $64,910 | +13% | #192 of 841 | #162 | $25,717 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,834 | $58,195 | +10% | #133 of 476 | #110 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,240 | $56,877 | +3% | #261 of 660 | #242 | $25,500 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $32,445 | $55,840 | -15% | #21 of 25 | #20 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,795 | $53,362 | +13% | #141 of 680 | #137 | $26,000 |
| History | $28,803 | $52,871 | +4% | #187 of 459 | #143 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $33,153 | $51,635 | -7% | #53 of 85 | #55 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,848 | $50,299 | +4% | #244 of 576 | #202 | $25,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $34,375 | $48,348 | -13% | #67 of 82 | #61 | $25,375 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $25,702 | $45,170 | +8% | #24 of 68 | #21 | $24,225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,086 | $40,036 | -3% | #253 of 423 | #240 | $27,000 |
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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $420,074
- Avg rent near campus: $1,651/mo — vs ~$1,101/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19150 (4.3% cap, Philadelphia)
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🏆 Where Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,684 | $24,832 |
| Room | $9,912 | |
| Board | $2,000 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $33,780 | $43,928 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,668 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,725 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,120 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,575 |
| $110,001+ | $26,043 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology