Peru State College
Peru, Nebraska. 1,092 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($23,013) equals 48% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($47,905).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 64% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,316 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $47,905 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,013 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
22 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 87 | $56,425 | $62,543 | $28,804 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | $39,371 | $58,655 | $24,515 |
| Psychology, General | 39 | $39,572 | $46,772 | $23,487 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 12 | — | $45,933 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | $37,271 | $43,581 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Education, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 4 | — | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 91 | $55,347 | $61,597 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 6 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Peru State College cost per year?
- The average net price at Peru State College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $10,005 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Peru State College graduates earn?
- Former Peru State College students earn a median of $47,905 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Peru State College?
- 37% of Peru State College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Peru State College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Peru State College is $23,013. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
