Is Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Pennsylvania Western University is a public, four-year institution in California, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 3,754 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, registered nursing and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,005
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,553
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,295
Average net price
$18,256
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
3,754
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
7,451
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 | $70,857 | $82,099 | 413 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $46,803 | $59,065 | 386 |
| Social Work | Master's | $48,978 | $58,490 | 379 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,356 | $55,515 | 275 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $33,573 | $44,180 | 254 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $47,219 | $55,619 | 240 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,632 | $47,468 | 203 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,237 | $47,295 | 200 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $50,915 | $58,424 | 190 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,523 | $37,684 | 169 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $57,850 | $78,426 | 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,542 | $49,817 | 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,489 | $55,052 | 156 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $48,432 | $53,122 | 133 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $95,765 | $113,607 | 129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 208 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 187 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 155 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Master's | 151 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 106 |
| Education, General | Master's | 103 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 89 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania Western University. 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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