Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Public · 2,367 undergraduates
All 28 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,017 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,546 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,464 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,562 |
| $110k and up | $28,263 |
| All families (average) | $22,213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,032 | +$54,534 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $81,835 | +$45,337 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 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 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,292 | +$28,794 | clears the bar | $25,593 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,943 | +$9,445 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $102,874 | +$66,376 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $98,637 | +$62,139 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,877 | +$20,379 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $88,192 | +$51,694 | clears the bar | $25,218 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,910 | +$28,412 | clears the bar | $25,717 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,299 | +$13,801 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,026 | +$25,528 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $60,193 | +$23,695 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $67,399 | +$30,901 | clears the bar | $26,940 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 16% 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.