Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is a public, four-year institution in Media, Pennsylvania (large suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 147 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, psychology and biology sciences.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 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-Penn State Brandywine
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
$22,585
Completion rate
26%
Completions (2024)
147
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,223
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 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $45,110 | $65,292 | 917 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,408 | $49,543 | 753 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,417 | $64,910 | 392 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,966 | $81,403 | 369 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,181 | $55,505 | 350 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $50,587 | $76,246 | 343 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,030 | $45,943 | 318 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | $75,635 | $102,874 | 317 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $84,050 | $120,729 | 234 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,848 | $50,299 | 161 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $85,446 | $112,269 | 138 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $44,626 | $61,596 | 95 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,834 | $58,195 | 86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 531 |
| Finance and Insurance | 11% | 343 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 324 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 294 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 238 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 215 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 184 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 148 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine. 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