Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,156 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,495 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,718 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,059 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,357 |
| $110k and up | $30,046 |
| All families (average) | $22,940 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,989 | +$23,491 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,890 | +$12,392 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,366 | +$17,868 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $64,595 | +$28,097 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $79,018 | +$42,520 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,241 | +$23,743 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $86,069 | +$49,571 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,381 | +$14,883 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $21,822 | -$14,676 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $36,178 | -$320 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $53,454 | +$16,956 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $24,303 | -$12,195 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $51,265 | +$14,767 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 73% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.