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2,367
students enrolled
315
degrees and certificates a year
17%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$22,213
average net price a year
Tuition $15,388 in state, $26,112 out of state
$55,620
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,435
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 23% | 72 |
| Business & management | 13% | 41 |
| Engineering technologies | 10% | 32 |
| Computer & information sciences | 9% | 27 |
| Education | 8% | 25 |
AI and data programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Blair County, where the college is.
50
open professional jobs
9
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
2.9%
unemployment in Blair County
2026-09 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$60,594
median household income
Blair County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (5 open), sales (1 open), operations (12 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Sheetz (8), Vontier (6), UPMC (3), US Foods (3), Wieland Rolled Products North America (3), Clemens Food Group (2), Direct Marketing Solutions (2), RoadSafe Traffic Systems (2).
What they hire for: Operations (12), Engineering (10), Finance (5), Human Resources (5), Clinical (4), Customer Success (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Blair CountyAltoona · 814-940-6201 · 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon. - Thurs., 9:00am - 4:30pm Fri.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona enrolls about 2,367 students and is a public 4-year institution in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It awards about 315 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- 17% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,620 six years after entry and $63,435 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- 50 open professional jobs are listed in Blair County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Sheetz has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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