Pennsylvania Western University
California, Pennsylvania · Public · 7,451 undergraduates
Of 71 programs with reported earnings, 70 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 130 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,944 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,171 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,517 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,633 |
| $110k and up | $23,272 |
| All families (average) | $18,256 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,099 | +$45,601 | clears the bar | $16,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $59,065 | +$22,567 | clears the bar | $30,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,180 | +$7,682 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $58,490 | +$21,992 | clears the bar | $40,697 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,515 | +$19,017 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $55,619 | +$19,121 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,468 | +$10,970 | clears the bar | $26,918 | 2.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,295 | +$10,797 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,817 | +$13,319 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 1.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $53,122 | +$16,624 | clears the bar | $29,578 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $78,426 | +$41,928 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $113,607 | +$77,109 | clears the bar | $37,684 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $58,424 | +$21,926 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $62,740 | +$26,242 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $73,164 | +$36,666 | clears the bar | $23,654 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 71 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.