Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, Pennsylvania · Public · 313 undergraduates
All 15 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 | $9,795 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,760 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,570 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,530 |
| $110k and up | $22,027 |
| All families (average) | $16,448 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,877 | +$20,379 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $51,635 | +$15,137 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| 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 |
| Surveying Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $77,094 | +$40,596 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $61,596 | +$25,098 | clears the bar | $17,701 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $55,840 | +$19,342 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,277 | +$56,779 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,299 | +$13,801 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's Degree | $69,394 | +$32,896 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,505 | +$19,007 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,918 | +$32,420 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,755 | +$45,257 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $54,654 | +$18,156 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 23% 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.