Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$22,213After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate17%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$25,000Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate98%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,017 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,546 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,464 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,562 |
| $110,001 or more | $28,263 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $63,425 | $88,192 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | $33,417 | $64,910 | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor’s | $45,110 | $65,292 | Management analyst (consultant) |
| Civil EngineeringBachelor’s | $67,966 | $81,403 | Civil engineer |
| Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $84,050 | $120,729 | Computer systems analyst, Data scientist, Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor’s | $73,941 | $98,637 | Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Web developer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $29,848 | $50,299 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| HistoryBachelor’s | $28,803 | $52,871 | High school teacher |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | $59,629 | $77,336 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $41,201 | $68,918 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $32,408 | $49,543 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $77,955 | $91,032 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor’s | $30,133 | $67,399 | Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | $45,795 | $53,362 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.