Penn State Student Outcomes

University Park, Pennsylvania

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

86% vs. 41.9% national median

Graduation Rates for Penn State Main Campus
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	63% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	84% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	87% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Penn State Main Campus. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Penn State Main Campus is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Penn State Main Campus
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$41,900 per year
after 7 years	$44,900 per year
after 8 years	$48,500 per year
after 9 years	$50,700 per year
after 10 years	$55,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Penn State Main Campus students who are working and no longer in school is $55,300, which is 61% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$26,818

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

49%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$277 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

69% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Penn State student loan debt, explore your options.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214777 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Main Campus.

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