Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, Pennsylvania · Public · 482 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,228 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,366 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,831 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,143 |
| $110k and up | $22,285 |
| All families (average) | $17,418 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,292 | +$28,794 | clears the bar | $25,593 | 0.9 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $91,671 | +$55,173 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $73,308 | +$36,810 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,910 | +$28,412 | clears the bar | $25,717 | 0.9 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 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $81,794 | +$45,296 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,505 | +$19,007 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $81,092 | +$44,594 | clears the bar | $25,648 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,755 | +$45,257 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $79,292 | +$42,794 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,396 | +$38,898 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,032 | +$54,534 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 22% 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.