Pennsylvania Western University

What are the graduation rates for students at Pennsylvania Western University?

PennWest's reported four-year graduation rate is 38%, while its six-year rate is 52%. These measures track defined entering groups over different periods; they do not mean that every currently enrolled student has the same probability of finishing.

The six-year figure is close to the reported national average for the comparison group and below the Pennsylvania average. First-year retention is reported at 72%, describing students who returned for the following academic year rather than those who ultimately graduated. Transfers, part-time students and people who pause their studies may not be represented in a first-time, full-time graduation measure in the same way. Applicants comparing outcomes should consider their intended program and enrollment pattern, especially if they expect to work substantial hours or transfer credits.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Pennsylvania Western University?

College Scorecard program figures give a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion. They are median earnings for matched, federally aided completers in the reported program group, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual PennWest student.

Among the reported fields, the one-year figure is $64,369 for registered nursing and $59,118 for electrical and electronic engineering technologies. Business administration is reported at $36,191, while psychology is reported at $20,997. These examples should not be treated as a ranking of program quality: the figures may reflect different credentials, occupations, local labor markets and shares of graduates continuing their education.

A one-year measure also misses later salary growth and nonpay benefits. Students weighing a field should pair earnings data with program cost, likely borrowing, licensing requirements, placement expectations and the kinds of jobs they actually want.