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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Erie, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing34% of degrees
Engineering22% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,665
Earnings 5yr: $133,019
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,269
Earnings 5yr: $110,493
Debt: $26,708
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,498
Earnings 5yr: $111,177
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $108,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,758
Earnings 5yr: $103,650
Debt: $25,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $102,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,854
Earnings 5yr: $114,896
Debt: $28,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,714
Earnings 5yr: $105,563
Debt: $25,375
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,935
Earnings 5yr: $94,003
Debt: $26,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,277
Earnings 5yr: $93,111
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,032
Earnings 5yr: $90,902
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,192
Earnings 5yr: $87,152
Debt: $26,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,997
Earnings 5yr: $90,200
Debt: $27,000
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,636
Earnings 5yr: $102,241
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $87,526
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,499
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $81,794
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,763
Earnings 5yr: $60,242
Debt: $23,830
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,228
Earnings 5yr: $87,517
Debt: $25,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,343
Earnings 5yr: $82,708
Debt: $25,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,342
Earnings 5yr: $79,352
Debt: $27,334
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,558
In-State Tuition$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition$26,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,620
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,435
Completion Signals
44%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
62%
Men38%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 62% men and 38% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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