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 University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 14% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 99th 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $146,204 | $241,380 | +161% | #1 of 459 | #1 | $15,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $122,698 | $202,069 | +142% | #1 of 452 | #1 | $12,999 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $104,502 | $153,279 | +78% | #2 of 126 | #2 | $15,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,443 | $136,806 | +100% | #5 of 1176 | #5 | $20,348 |
| Economics | $89,097 | $129,985 | +57% | #16 of 368 | #10 | $14,621 |
| Statistics | $129,732 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $93,310 | $126,419 | +35% | #1 of 118 | #2 | $15,593 |
| Computer Science | $124,678 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,876 | $114,492 | +24% | #8 of 318 | #2 | $12,910 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,022 | $114,266 | +103% | #1 of 660 | #1 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | $82,553 | $112,211 | +62% | #2 of 516 | #1 | $17,412 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,721 | $109,884 | +12% | #15 of 158 | #27 | $20,500 |
| Cognitive Science | $84,314 | $109,784 | +35% | #5 of 19 | #4 | $18,820 |
| Philosophy | $73,053 | $107,454 | +97% | #1 of 86 | #1 | $19,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,943 | $98,475 | +11% | #149 of 966 | #145 | $23,288 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,473 | $93,033 | +47% | #14 of 565 | #14 | $14,250 |
| History | $48,555 | $88,517 | +75% | #7 of 459 | #7 | $10,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $65,559 | $87,439 | +31% | #10 of 118 | #6 | $10,470 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $39,880 | $78,295 | +25% | #7 of 67 | #5 | $12,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $58,269 | $76,395 | +47% | #1 of 50 | #1 | $12,634 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | $73,190 | +17% | #6 of 30 | #3 | — |
| Psychology | — | $73,012 | +44% | #18 of 1027 | #14 | — |
| Sociology | — | $72,217 | +37% | #10 of 462 | #10 | — |
| Biology | $31,055 | $68,435 | +20% | #119 of 841 | #89 | $15,000 |
| Physics | $68,215 | — | — | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | $40,967 | $61,989 | +28% | #42 of 576 | #25 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,820 | $44,735 | +8% | #126 of 423 | #120 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $44,542 | — | — | — | — | $18,300 |
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 University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $217,665
- Avg rent near campus: $1,706/mo — vs ~$1,352/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19139 (8.9% cap, Philadelphia)
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🏆 Where 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 | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Room | $12,166 | |
| Board | $6,330 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $89,028 | $89,028 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology