Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is a public, four-year institution in Dunmore, Pennsylvania (large suburb), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 138 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, nursing administration; business; and psychology.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton
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
$17,910
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
138
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
793
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 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,772 | $87,997 | 648 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,417 | $64,910 | 392 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,030 | $45,943 | 318 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $35,324 | $81,617 | 213 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,133 | $67,399 | 183 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | $35,639 | $69,102 | 162 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,848 | $50,299 | 161 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $58,140 | $73,308 | 145 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $44,626 | $61,596 | 95 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $54,669 | $63,384 | 94 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's | $32,445 | $55,840 | 90 |
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 | 29 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 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 | 39% | 1,192 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 272 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 256 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 146 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 143 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 103 |
| Construction | 3% | 99 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton. 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