West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania. 14,164 undergraduates. Admits 78% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($21,500) equals 32% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($66,629).
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 | 68% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 83% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $55,455 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $66,629 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 | $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
115 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $71,023 | — | $26,947 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $55,094 | — | $22,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $46,383 | — | $27,750 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 22 | $109,792 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 6 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — | — |
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.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost per year?
- The average net price at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $24,778 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
- Former West Chester University of Pennsylvania students earn a median of $66,629 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- 68% of West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $21,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
