Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
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Graduation Rate: 24%
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 New Kensington, 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 New Kensington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $66,209 | $91,671 | +7% | #25 of 148 | #25 | $25,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,955 | $91,032 | +2% | #322 of 966 | #327 | $23,250 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $65,043 | $81,835 | -3% | #15 of 23 | #11 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $35,324 | $81,617 | +24% | #4 of 17 | #1 | $25,601 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,140 | $73,308 | -15% | #85 of 126 | #84 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,110 | $65,292 | -5% | #120 of 271 | #142 | $25,593 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,240 | $56,877 | +3% | #249 of 660 | #230 | $25,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,181 | $55,505 | -2% | #283 of 660 | #257 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $32,408 | $49,543 | -2% | #537 of 1027 | #503 | $26,000 |
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 New Kensington Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $179,030
- Avg rent near campus: $1,029/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15030 (8.5% cap, Creighton)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,824 | $23,316 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,821 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,580 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,165 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,096 |
| $110,001+ | $24,058 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology