Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is a public, four-year institution in Monaca, Pennsylvania (large suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 77 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business and information science.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is part of Pennsylvania State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$54,468
Median earnings 4 years after
$76,659
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,435
Average net price
$17,418
Completion rate
22%
Completions (2024)
77
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
482
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $66,209 | $91,671 | 1,098 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,955 | $91,032 | 952 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $45,110 | $65,292 | 917 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,408 | $49,543 | 753 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,240 | $56,877 | 580 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,417 | $64,910 | 392 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $58,884 | $81,755 | 355 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,181 | $55,505 | 350 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,749 | $75,396 | 230 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | $53,908 | $81,092 | 128 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate certificate | $58,382 | $81,794 | 84 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $79,292 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 1 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 194 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13% | 178 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 165 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 118 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 109 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 108 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 95 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 5% | 68 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page