Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, Pennsylvania · Public · 559 undergraduates
All 18 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 | $15,811 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,306 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,334 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,654 |
| $110k and up | $24,009 |
| All families (average) | $19,454 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,356 | +$9,858 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 1.4 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 |
| Forestry | Associate's Degree | $42,466 | +$5,968 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,943 | +$9,445 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $91,671 | +$55,173 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $61,596 | +$25,098 | clears the bar | $17,701 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,292 | +$28,794 | clears the bar | $25,593 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,396 | +$38,898 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,654 | +$18,156 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $40,545 | +$4,047 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 5.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $108,264 | +$71,766 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's Degree | $69,394 | +$32,896 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $73,308 | +$36,810 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,036 | +$3,538 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 7.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.