Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,009 undergraduates
All 12 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,916 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,974 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,786 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,300 |
| $110k and up | $27,921 |
| All families (average) | $18,235 |
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 | $79,037 | +$42,539 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $87,119 | +$50,621 | clears the bar | $23,951 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,781 | +$15,283 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $114,069 | +$77,571 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,152 | +$8,654 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,457 | +$24,959 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $55,846 | +$19,348 | clears the bar | $40,813 | 2.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,691 | +$19,193 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $64,508 | +$28,010 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,163 | +$11,665 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $59,160 | +$22,662 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,769 | +$6,271 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.