Pennsylvania Western University
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 Western University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd 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 Western University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $83,194 | +36% | #7 of 156 | #9 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,857 | $82,099 | -8% | #644 of 966 | #688 | $16,625 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $77,401 | -4% | #34 of 51 | #38 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $46,739 | $73,164 | -21% | #364 of 459 | #353 | $23,654 |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | $70,820 | -20% | #3 of 6 | #3 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | $34,772 | $70,608 | -17% | #112 of 148 | #110 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $42,091 | $68,289 | -18% | #363 of 452 | #364 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $65,224 | +0% | #119 of 209 | #109 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $64,092 | -16% | #86 of 93 | #89 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,418 | $63,781 | -16% | #641 of 796 | #652 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $48,822 | $60,617 | -14% | #169 of 253 | #171 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $42,465 | $59,703 | -14% | #396 of 516 | #405 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $35,152 | $57,724 | -9% | #384 of 565 | #343 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $38,603 | $57,549 | -4% | #91 of 138 | #82 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $44,114 | $57,354 | -16% | #173 of 187 | #172 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $25,662 | $56,316 | -4% | #147 of 215 | #151 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,356 | $55,515 | -19% | #949 of 1176 | #963 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $35,309 | $53,619 | -6% | #577 of 841 | #560 | — |
| Mathematics | $43,105 | $51,498 | -26% | #297 of 309 | #293 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $36,345 | $50,722 | -8% | #184 of 265 | #172 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,542 | $49,817 | -10% | #499 of 660 | #513 | $23,375 |
| Geography and Cartography | $32,122 | $49,517 | -14% | #106 of 117 | #101 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $40,012 | $48,497 | -4% | #120 of 177 | #132 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,298 | $48,116 | -15% | #504 of 660 | #504 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,632 | $47,468 | -13% | #485 of 610 | #492 | $26,918 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,237 | $47,295 | +-0% | #374 of 680 | #436 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $23,193 | $45,903 | -9% | #758 of 1027 | #758 | $25,879 |
| Social Work | $39,192 | $45,436 | -12% | #372 of 420 | #389 | $23,250 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $33,330 | $45,300 | -19% | #75 of 82 | #71 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $31,080 | $45,272 | -23% | #31 of 33 | #31 | — |
| Journalism | $27,620 | $45,264 | -20% | #168 of 187 | #173 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,573 | $44,180 | -17% | #393 of 476 | #410 | $26,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $34,541 | $42,837 | -18% | #41 of 50 | #46 | — |
| Sociology | $32,325 | $42,662 | -19% | #426 of 462 | #424 | — |
| Social Sciences | $32,958 | $42,582 | -20% | #78 of 87 | #76 | $20,500 |
| Music | — | $41,546 | -3% | #164 of 268 | #159 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $40,854 | -21% | #262 of 299 | #262 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,529 | $37,813 | -22% | #538 of 576 | #544 | $26,816 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,523 | $37,684 | -9% | #306 of 423 | #302 | — |
| History | $27,871 | $37,579 | -26% | #453 of 459 | #451 | — |
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 Western University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $116,986
- Avg rent near campus: $964/mo — vs ~$758/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15466 (15.3% cap, Newell)
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🏆 Where Pennsylvania Western University 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 | $11,574 |
| Room | $6,822 | |
| Board | $4,600 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,308 | $33,926 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,651 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,059 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,863 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,147 |
| $110,001+ | $24,265 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Pennsylvania Western University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology