Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, Pennsylvania · Public · 42,284 undergraduates
Of 184 programs with reported earnings, 183 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 305 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,845 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,049 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,667 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,834 |
| $110k and up | $37,831 |
| All families (average) | $32,875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $96,714 | +$60,216 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $91,671 | +$55,173 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $120,729 | +$84,231 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $81,228 | +$44,730 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $81,617 | +$45,119 | clears the bar | $25,601 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,997 | +$51,499 | clears the bar | $26,723 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $76,246 | +$39,748 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,162 | +$45,664 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $88,192 | +$51,694 | clears the bar | $25,218 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,362 | +$16,864 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,910 | +$28,412 | clears the bar | $25,717 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,755 | +$45,257 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $98,637 | +$62,139 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,343 | +$42,845 | clears the bar | $24,947 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 184 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 86% 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.