Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

What are the graduation rates for students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

The reported six-year graduation rate for the measured first-time student cohort is 26%; the four-year rate is 18%. These rates describe defined entering cohorts and completion periods, not the odds that any particular student will graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 82%, measuring a different outcome: whether students continued their studies from one year to the next. Graduation measures can be difficult to interpret at a Penn State campus because students may change campuses or take academic paths not fully explained by a single campus rate. The reported six-year rate has also varied substantially across cohorts. Students comparing institutions should check the cohort definition and ask their intended department about course sequencing and typical time to complete its degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings measured one year after completion for the graduates represented in the federal earnings data. They are not starting-salary offers or predictions for every Penn State Harrisburg graduate.

Reported examples include $76,448 for computer engineering, $67,759 for registered nursing and $51,228 for accounting. The figures vary considerably by field; they may also reflect differences in graduate populations, employment, further study and where alumni work. A one-year measure does not show longer-term earnings or the cost of obtaining the credential. Students comparing majors should read these figures alongside program requirements, total borrowing and the kinds of jobs a degree prepares them to seek.