Is Wilkes University worth it?
Wilkes University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 1,481 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, educational technology and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$59,604
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,197
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,454
Average net price
$27,743
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
1,481
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,985
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $61,012 | $65,331 | 487 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,226 | $92,034 | 143 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $59,372 | $59,548 | 125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $118,515 | $127,350 | 91 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,062 | $79,326 | 69 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $150,107 | $145,853 | 68 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,508 | $57,020 | 68 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $98,089 | $137,560 | 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,435 | $95,365 | 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | $105,844 | $118,833 | 51 |
| Education, General | Master's | $60,471 | $68,953 | 45 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $85,253 | $104,444 | 34 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,007 | $48,033 | 31 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,814 | $58,006 | 31 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,038 | $71,501 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 356 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Master's | 77 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 68 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 51 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 48 |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Master's | 46 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wilkes 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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