Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
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Graduation Rate: 32%
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 Scranton, 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 Scranton
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% | #27 of 148 | #27 | $25,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,955 | $91,032 | +2% | #324 of 966 | #329 | $23,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,772 | $87,997 | -4% | #238 of 318 | #206 | $26,723 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $35,324 | $81,617 | +24% | #5 of 17 | #2 | $25,601 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,140 | $73,308 | -15% | #87 of 126 | #86 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $35,639 | $69,102 | +17% | #7 of 33 | #5 | $25,887 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,133 | $67,399 | +24% | #43 of 610 | #38 | $26,940 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,110 | $65,292 | -5% | #123 of 271 | #145 | $25,593 |
| Biology | $33,417 | $64,910 | +13% | #184 of 841 | #154 | $25,717 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,834 | $58,195 | +10% | #125 of 476 | #102 | $26,500 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $32,445 | $55,840 | -15% | #16 of 25 | #15 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,848 | $50,299 | +4% | #239 of 576 | #197 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $32,408 | $49,543 | -2% | #539 of 1027 | #505 | $26,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,030 | $45,943 | -5% | #102 of 172 | #111 | $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 Scranton Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $216,166
- Avg rent near campus: $1,233/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18508 (7.1% cap, Scranton)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,624 | $24,562 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,151 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,015 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,270 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,235 |
| $110,001+ | $24,596 |
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 Scranton's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology