Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 57th 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $91,610 | +19% | #20 of 107 | #14 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $80,574 | $90,384 | -17% | #167 of 189 | #159 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,598 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $51,195 | $73,570 | -12% | #122 of 166 | #120 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,651 | $71,432 | -14% | #313 of 452 | #315 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,049 | $70,459 | -8% | #472 of 796 | #477 | $26,319 |
| Mathematics | $48,772 | $69,153 | -1% | #165 of 309 | #158 | $22,954 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,677 | $68,919 | +1% | #407 of 1176 | #401 | $24,518 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $42,830 | $67,926 | +11% | #24 of 67 | #27 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | $46,617 | $64,955 | -6% | #293 of 516 | #294 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $37,665 | $62,124 | +9% | #275 of 841 | #250 | $25,286 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,068 | $57,130 | +4% | #108 of 265 | #76 | $23,227 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,143 | $56,376 | +2% | #284 of 660 | #272 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,271 | $55,295 | -13% | #431 of 565 | #405 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,616 | $54,330 | +-0% | #277 of 610 | #279 | $25,500 |
| History | $34,460 | $52,310 | +3% | #203 of 459 | #161 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $33,680 | $51,607 | +2% | #423 of 1027 | #367 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $49,835 | $50,069 | -1% | #110 of 177 | #113 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $37,206 | $49,794 | -4% | #278 of 420 | #310 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,319 | $49,039 | +3% | #287 of 680 | #338 | $23,541 |
| Sociology | — | $47,841 | -9% | #343 of 462 | #320 | $26,865 |
| Journalism | $32,294 | $47,760 | -15% | #155 of 187 | #155 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $37,446 | $43,607 | -10% | #86 of 137 | #84 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,924 | $41,226 | -15% | #480 of 576 | #476 | $26,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,269 | $39,127 | -5% | #273 of 423 | #263 | $27,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $30,124 | — | — | — | — | $24,759 |
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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $307,318
- Avg rent near campus: $1,255/mo — vs ~$878/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17353 (3.7% cap, Orrtanna)
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🏆 Where Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Room | $7,900 | |
| Board | $5,064 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,078 | $33,332 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $18,253 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,505 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,912 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,492 |
| $110,001+ | $27,250 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology