Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in University Park, Pennsylvania (small city), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 14,594 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in finance, psychology and computer and information systems security.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is part of Pennsylvania State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$54,468
Median earnings 4 years after
$76,659
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,435
Average net price
$32,875
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
14,594
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
42,284
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $66,209 | $91,671 | 1,098 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,955 | $91,032 | 952 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $45,110 | $65,292 | 917 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,408 | $49,543 | 753 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,772 | $87,997 | 648 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,240 | $56,877 | 580 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $68,552 | $96,714 | 571 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $63,425 | $88,192 | 525 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $73,941 | $98,637 | 449 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $55,418 | $81,228 | 444 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $106,923 | $127,665 | 427 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,417 | $64,910 | 392 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,795 | $53,362 | 388 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,729 | $79,343 | 384 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,966 | $81,403 | 369 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 533 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 512 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 427 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 426 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 393 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 385 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 340 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 330 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | Bachelor's | 319 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 299 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page