Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is a public, four-year institution in Sharon, Pennsylvania (small town), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 47 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in physical therapy assistant; occupational therapist assistant; and registered nursing, nursing administration.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango
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
$18,095
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
47
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
256
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,240 | $56,877 | 580 |
| 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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,749 | $75,396 | 230 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,848 | $46,356 | 207 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's | $32,445 | $55,840 | 90 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,834 | $58,195 | 86 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate certificate | $58,382 | $81,794 | 84 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $40,658 | $54,654 | 79 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $32,719 | $40,545 | 38 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 10 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 9 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 2 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 1 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 46% | 846 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 159 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 156 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 85 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 73 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 69 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 68 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 67 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango. 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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