Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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

IUP's reported four-year graduation rate is 39%, while its reported six-year rate is 54%. The longer window captures students who finish after the traditional four-year schedule; it does not mean every student who has not graduated in four years will eventually complete a degree.

These IPEDS graduation measures track defined entering cohorts, principally first-time, full-time students, rather than every undergraduate or graduate student. A separately reported overall graduation measure is 56%; differently labeled measures should not be treated as interchangeable without checking their cohort definitions. IUP's reported student retention rate is 75%, a separate indicator concerning continued enrollment rather than degree completion.

For an applicant, completion rates are useful context but do not predict an individual outcome. The more immediate questions are whether required courses are offered when needed, how credits from another institution will apply, and whether the planned course load and costs make the intended graduation timeline realistic.

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

Reported earnings vary considerably by IUP field of study, and the available figures describe an early career point - not a guaranteed starting salary. College Scorecard field-level figures supplied for roughly one year after completion include $56,788 for computer and information sciences, $59,262 for registered nursing, and $40,808 for business administration and management.

Other reported examples include $29,407 for psychology and $26,443 for communication and media studies. These are field-level earnings statistics drawn from federal administrative data for qualifying graduates with earnings records. They are not a survey of every graduate, and small programs may not have a publishable figure. Earnings can also change substantially with location, occupation, additional credentials, and years of experience.

Career support and earnings outcomes should be assessed separately. IUP offers career counseling, résumé and interview help, employer events, and job-search resources, but the existence of those services does not establish that a student will receive an offer or earn a particular amount. Students comparing majors may find both the one-year measure and longer-term occupational requirements useful - especially where graduate study or licensure is common.