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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 44% value
91.2% Acceptance $19,550 Avg net price 34.2% Graduate $63,435 Median earnings 7,877 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
7,877 students
Women / Men
52.4% / 47.6%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91.2%
SAT (mid 50%)
1090–1335
ACT (mid 50%)
26–32

Cost

Avg net price
$19,550
Sticker price
$27,678
Tuition (in-state)
$15,356
Tuition (out-of-state)
$15,356

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34.2%
Retention rate
65.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$63,435
Median debt
$25,000 (~$271/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
31.4%
Take federal loans
41.2%

All majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

92 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Resources Management and Services
Business/Commerce, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Geography and Cartography
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Information Science/Studies
Psychology, General
Homeland Security
Special Education and Teaching
Computational Science
Statistics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Public Administration
Educational Administration and Supervision
Economics
Marketing
Computer Engineering
Systems Engineering
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Engineering, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Plant Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Psychology, Other
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
Manufacturing Engineering
Social Sciences, General
International Relations and National Security Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Political Science and Government
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Mechanical Engineering
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Education, General
Management Information Systems and Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Community Organization and Advocacy
Agricultural Business and Management
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physics
History
Nuclear Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
Food Science and Technology
Communication and Media Studies
Sustainability Studies
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Taxation
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Design and Applied Arts
Public Health
Hospitality Administration/Management
Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Geography and Environmental Studies
Demography
Fine and Studio Arts
English Language and Literature, General
Biology, General
Biological and Physical Sciences
Science, Technology and Society
International/Globalization Studies
Philosophy
Research and Experimental Psychology
Security Science and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business/Managerial Economics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Cost & ROI

Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus worth it?

Pay $19,550/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $63,435 ten years out — about 3.2× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$19,550/yr
Median earnings
$63,435/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,000~$271/mo
4-year est. cost
$78,200net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admits 91.2% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1090–1335 range on the SAT.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,550. The sticker price before any aid is $27,678, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $78,200.

How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduates have?

Graduates leave Pennsylvania State University-World Campus with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 41.2% of students take federal loans.

Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduates earn a median of $63,435 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Pennsylvania State University-World Campus a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

Admitted students score 1090–1335 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

34.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 65.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

92 programs are listed in federal data; 92 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is Business Administration, Management and Operations (8.7%), followed by Human Resources Management and Services (6.8%).

What percent of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus students receive financial aid?

31.4% of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 41.2% take federal student loans.

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