Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,727 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,302 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,629 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,717 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,452 |
| $110k and up | $37,603 |
| All families (average) | $28,905 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $42,092 | +$5,594 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,360 | +$41,862 | clears the bar | $23,645 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,473 | +$21,975 | clears the bar | $23,829 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,778 | +$24,280 | clears the bar | $25,844 | 1.1 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $94,403 | +$57,905 | clears the bar | $26,733 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83,215 | +$46,717 | clears the bar | $24,388 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $66,540 | +$30,042 | clears the bar | $26,909 | 0.9 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $29,250 | -$7,248 | falls short | $26,280 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $105,494 | +$68,996 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $56,503 | +$20,005 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,161 | +$3,663 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 7.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $20,900 | -$15,598 | falls short | $24,497 | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $93,760 | +$57,262 | clears the bar | $24,298 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $100,869 | +$64,371 | clears the bar | $24,428 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 82% 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.