Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public, four-year institution in Middletown, Pennsylvania (large suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 798 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, mechanical engineering and civil engineering.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg
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
$23,330
Completion rate
26%
Completions (2024)
798
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
4,031
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $58,884 | $81,755 | 355 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,181 | $55,505 | 350 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Management Science | Master's | 29 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 3,523 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 2,224 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 2,154 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 1,458 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,008 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 908 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 808 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 549 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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