Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,718

2018 Average Net Price

$16,933

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

438

83.6% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre were General Business (19 degrees awarded), Survey Engineering (11 degrees), and Information Science (9 degrees).

In 2019, 87 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. 39.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (68 degrees), 17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $12,718, which is $−15,787 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $12,718

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,933.

In 2018, 86% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,718

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was $12,718.

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Average Net Price

$16,933

2018 Value

24.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,933. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre grew by 24.5%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 2.27% with respect to 2017, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre had a total enrollment of 438 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 366 students and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.2% White, 5.02% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.51% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, and 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (62.8%), followed by White Female (22.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 438 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 366 and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
369 enrolled students
Black or African American
22 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 84.2% White, 5.02% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.51% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, and 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2019, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is General Business (19 degrees awarded), followed by Survey Engineering (11 degrees) and Information Science (9 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (19 degrees awarded), English (3 degrees), and Protective Services (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2019 are Engineering (19 degrees awarded), English (3 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Engineering (19 degrees awarded), English (3 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

Most Common (2019)

General Business
19 degrees awarded
Survey Engineering
11 degrees awarded
Information Science
9 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was General Business with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, which is 1.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in General Business, which is 4 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management, which is 3.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

10.3% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Male
44 degrees awarded
White Female
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white male (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (24 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre employs 13 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 7 Lecturers. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Assistant professor (6), and Male Lecturer (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, Service, with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre were Assistant professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Lecturer with 7 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Service with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Lecturer with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre.