Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, Pennsylvania · Public
All 13 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 2 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,541 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,323 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,589 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,666 |
| $110k and up | $23,654 |
| All families (average) | $18,305 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
13 of 15 programs could be assessed 87% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science | Bachelor's Degree | $91,671 | +$55,173 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.5 yrs | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $81,835 | +$45,337 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $65,110 | +$28,612 | clears the bar | $12,625 | 0.4 yrs | 10 |
| Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.0 yrs | 8 |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelor's Degree | $56,877 | +$20,379 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.3 yrs | 8 |
| Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,032 | +$54,534 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs | 8 |
| Business | Bachelor's Degree | $65,292 | +$28,794 | clears the bar | $25,593 | 0.9 yrs | 7 |
| Communications and Media | Bachelor's Degree | $55,505 | +$19,007 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs | 6 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $81,617 | +$45,119 | clears the bar | $25,601 | 0.6 yrs | 5 |
| Management Information Systems | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $81,794 | +$45,296 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs | 4 |
| Management Science | Bachelor's Degree | $73,308 | +$36,810 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies | Associate's Degree | $54,654 | +$18,156 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.9 yrs | 2 |
| Business | Associate's Degree | $61,596 | +$25,098 | clears the bar | $17,701 | 0.7 yrs | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Business | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,498/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.