Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is a public, four-year institution in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania (rural area), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 105 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, nursing administration; business; and physical therapy assistant.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto
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
$19,454
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
105
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
559
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 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,030 | $45,943 | 318 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,749 | $75,396 | 230 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,848 | $46,356 | 207 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $44,626 | $61,596 | 95 |
| 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 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $40,658 | $54,654 | 79 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $23,086 | $40,036 | 53 |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate | $51,734 | $69,394 | 49 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $32,719 | $40,545 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 11 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | Associate | 9 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 9 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 3 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 50% | 1,433 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 183 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 139 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 138 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 124 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 123 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 106 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 96 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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