Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is a public, four-year institution in Hazleton, Pennsylvania (small suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 85 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, psychology and physical therapy assistant.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton
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
$17,597
Completion rate
26%
Completions (2024)
85
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
501
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 |
| 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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,795 | $53,362 | 388 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $58,884 | $81,755 | 355 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,749 | $75,396 | 230 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,848 | $46,356 | 207 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $33,153 | $51,635 | 192 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $44,626 | $61,596 | 95 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's | $32,445 | $55,840 | 90 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,834 | $58,195 | 86 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate certificate | $58,382 | $81,794 | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 11 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 5 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | Associate | 3 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30% | 622 |
| Manufacturing | 12% | 244 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 185 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 162 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 128 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 108 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 88 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 81 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton. 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