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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

#1822 in US ranking Bloomsburg, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,335
Tuition & fees
$11,046
Avg. aid
$8,075
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
990–1190

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$46,266
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

Commonwealth University's reported six-year graduation rate is 56% for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 42%, showing that a meaningful share of students who complete do so after the standard four-year point.

The supplied 2024-25 reporting figures also give an overall graduation rate of 54% and a student retention rate of 78%. These measures answer different questions: retention tracks continued enrollment from one year to the next, while graduation rates follow defined entering cohorts over specified periods. They should not be read as the odds of graduation for every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student. A prospective student can make the figures more useful by asking their intended department about course sequencing and whether required classes are offered often enough to support a four-year plan.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

College Scorecard program figures show substantial variation in reported earnings about one year after completion. Examples in the figures available as of October 2026 include a median of $68,356 for registered nursing, $65,914 for computer science, and $42,179 for business administration and management. These are reported outcomes for measured groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual graduate.

Scorecard program earnings generally concern federally aided completers with measurable earnings and exclude some graduates from the calculation. Results can also reflect degree level, local labor markets, further study, and the size of the reported group. For instance, one-year earnings may tell an incomplete story for a field in which graduates commonly pursue an additional credential. Students comparing majors should consider program cost, licensure requirements, job interests, and longer-term prospects alongside this early-career measure.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
54%
4-year graduation
42%
6-year graduation
56%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
78%
First-year retention, part-time students
37%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$46,266
4 years after graduation
$58,676
5 years after graduation
$60,961
7 years after graduation
$61,881
10 years after starting college
$56,416

Alumni Salary for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$45,048

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$52,480

American Sign Language

$39,583

Anthropology

$22,178

Biology, General

$28,120

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$42,179

Communication and Media Studies

$28,876

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

$4,880

Computer Science

$65,914

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

$37,317

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$36,854

Economics

$34,231

English Language and Literature, General

$24,505

Fine and Studio Arts

$26,262

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

$40,118

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

$30,149

History

$30,459

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

$27,410

Mathematics

$47,404

Political Science and Government

$35,393

Psychology, General

$26,606

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

$35,267

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$68,356

Social Work

$33,938

Sociology

$32,069

Special Education and Teaching

$38,372

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$31,792

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$33,763

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

35466420

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

138264402

Education

21636252

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

7896174

Psychology

12811139

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

5843101

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

384482

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

522577

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

58664

Social Sciences

323264

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

14922171

Education

7432106

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

274168

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

221537

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

61319

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

9615

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

224

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.