Wilkes University
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Graduation Rate: 60%
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 Wilkes University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 78th 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 Wilkes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,226 | $92,034 | +4% | #270 of 966 | #279 | $24,990 |
| Engineering | $74,654 | $86,308 | -3% | #36 of 57 | #35 | $25,662 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $83,041 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $63,062 | $79,326 | -14% | #314 of 318 | #300 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,818 | $75,468 | -1% | #343 of 796 | #356 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $41,758 | $72,961 | -12% | #285 of 452 | #293 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $42,038 | $71,501 | +3% | #166 of 516 | #169 | $25,625 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $60,098 | $70,039 | -14% | #45 of 46 | #42 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,814 | $58,006 | +10% | #108 of 462 | #74 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $38,513 | $57,332 | +0% | #441 of 841 | #417 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,508 | $57,020 | -16% | #904 of 1176 | #916 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,853 | $52,234 | +10% | #157 of 680 | #180 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $29,007 | $48,033 | -5% | #647 of 1027 | #614 | $26,000 |
| Education | $45,273 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,271 | — | — | — | — | $26,885 |
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.
🏆 Where Wilkes 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 | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Room | $9,680 | |
| Board | $6,630 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $61,885 | $61,885 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Wilkes University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology