Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
York, Pennsylvania · Public · 668 undergraduates
All 21 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 | $11,582 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,156 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,261 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,054 |
| $110k and up | $24,411 |
| All families (average) | $19,047 |
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 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,943 | +$9,445 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,910 | +$28,412 | clears the bar | $25,717 | 0.9 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $81,835 | +$45,337 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $57,997 | +$21,499 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | +$13,045 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $61,945 | +$25,447 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $62,403 | +$25,905 | clears the bar | $23,151 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,505 | +$19,007 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $81,794 | +$45,296 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $73,308 | +$36,810 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $69,102 | +$32,604 | clears the bar | $25,887 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 16% 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.