Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre worth it?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a public, four-year institution in Dallas, Pennsylvania (rural area), part of the Pennsylvania State University system. It awarded 55 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in information science, electrical and electronics engineering and business.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
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
$16,448
Completion rate
23%
Completions (2024)
55
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
313
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 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $58,884 | $81,755 | 355 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,181 | $55,505 | 350 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,958 | $93,277 | 344 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,201 | $68,918 | 227 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $33,153 | $51,635 | 192 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,848 | $50,299 | 161 |
| 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 | Associate | $40,658 | $54,654 | 79 |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate | $51,734 | $69,394 | 49 |
| Surveying Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | $77,094 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | Associate | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Surveying Engineering | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 2 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 189 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 10% | 157 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9% | 135 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 129 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7% | 107 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 88 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 85 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. 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