Is Peru State College worth it?
Peru State College is a public, four-year institution in Peru, Nebraska (rural area). It awarded 332 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in curriculum and instruction, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,596
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,258
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,071
Average net price
$11,632
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
332
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,092
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,847 | $57,519 | 98 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $53,549 | $57,249 | 88 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,542 | $45,096 | 39 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,953 | $50,150 | 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,072 | $44,850 | 23 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $64,278 | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 91 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Biochemistry | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Peru State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nebraska. Counts under 10 are not published.
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