Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public, four-year institution in University Park, Pennsylvania (small city), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 4,578 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, business and computer and information systems security.
Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World 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
$19,550
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
4,578
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
7,877
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 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,729 | $79,343 | 384 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 368 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 182 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 165 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 146 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Post-bacc certificate | 124 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Post-bacc certificate | 102 |
| Homeland Security | Master's | 97 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Computational Science | Master's | 87 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23% | 36,180 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 20,308 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 15,224 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 14,378 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 11,710 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 8,034 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 7,841 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 7,413 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-World 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