Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is a public, four-year institution in York, Pennsylvania (midsize suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 120 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, electromechanical engineering technology and psychology.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 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 York
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
$19,047
Completion rate
16%
Completions (2024)
120
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
668
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 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,181 | $55,505 | 350 |
| 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 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,201 | $68,918 | 227 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $65,043 | $81,835 | 164 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | $35,639 | $69,102 | 162 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,848 | $50,299 | 161 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $60,365 | $62,403 | 151 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $44,626 | $61,596 | 95 |
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 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 6 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% | 419 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13% | 308 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 230 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 229 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 139 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 137 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 133 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 105 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York. 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