Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · Public · 859 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,422 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,319 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,438 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,611 |
| $110k and up | $24,539 |
| All families (average) | $18,220 |
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 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $81,617 | +$45,119 | clears the bar | $25,601 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $55,840 | +$19,342 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $73,308 | +$36,810 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $91,671 | +$55,173 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $51,635 | +$15,137 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $81,794 | +$45,296 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,396 | +$38,898 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $61,596 | +$25,098 | clears the bar | $17,701 | 0.7 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $81,403 | +$44,905 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $63,798 | +$27,300 | clears the bar | $23,455 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,654 | +$18,156 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $47,620 | +$11,122 | clears the bar | $26,971 | 2.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $120,729 | +$84,231 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 18% 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.