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Peru State College

#1676 in US ranking Peru, NE
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,767
Tuition & fees
$8,640
Avg. aid
$8,679
Receiving aid
99%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$41,635
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Peru State College?

Peru State College's reported six-year graduation rate is 38%, while its four-year rate is 23%. These figures describe completion by defined groups of entering students over different time periods; they are not a prediction for an individual applicant.

The reported first-year retention rate is 64%, meaning that roughly two-thirds of the students in the measured cohort returned the following year under that measure. Graduation-rate reporting generally focuses on first-time, full-time students, so it may not reflect the experience of transfer or part-time students. Applicants comparing colleges should ask their intended program about course sequencing, advising, and how often required courses are offered.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Peru State College?

College Scorecard program data reports earnings for some Peru State College fields one year after completion. These figures describe a measured group of former students, not an expected starting salary or a guarantee of employment.

Reported one-year figures include $40,203 for business administration, $35,247 for criminal justice, and $32,325 for psychology. Two teacher-education categories have reported figures of $30,735 for specific levels and methods and $35,221 for specific subject areas. Program categories do not always align neatly with a student's chosen major or job title.

College Scorecard earnings measures cover eligible federally aided students whose earnings can be matched to federal records. They do not capture every graduate or explain differences in location, hours worked, further study, or occupation. Students weighing a program's financial implications should consider these figures alongside likely borrowing, licensure requirements, and the jobs available where they hope to live.

Peru State College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
38%
4-year graduation
23%
6-year graduation
38%

Peru State College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
64%
First-year retention, part-time students
33%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Peru State College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$41,635
4 years after graduation
$53,258
5 years after graduation
$51,961
7 years after graduation
$56,209
10 years after starting college
$47,905

Alumni Salary for Peru State College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$40,203

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$35,247

Psychology, General

$32,325

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$30,735

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

$35,221

Peru State College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

384179

Education

35742

Psychology

33639

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

16420

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

8513

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

10111

Visual and Performing Arts

459

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

437

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

516

History

303

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

751691

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

145

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.