Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks at a glance

• 1,872

  students enrolled

• 397

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,356

  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

AI and data programs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 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 Berks

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Berks County, where the college is.

• 40

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Berks County

  2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,684

  median household income

  Berks County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (4 open), operations (13 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: BAYADA Home Health Care (3), Amazon (2), Fleetwood Bank (2), Meet Greater Reading (2), OnTrac (2), Tompkins Bank & Trust (2), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (2), UGI (2).

What they hire for: Operations (13), Engineering (5), Finance (4), Sales (4), Administration (3), Human Resources (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Berks County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Berks CountyReading · 610-988-1300 · Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 - 4:30; Wed 10:00-4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks enrolls about 1,872 students and is a public 4-year institution in Reading, Pennsylvania. It awards about 397 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 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 Berks offer AI or data science degrees?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 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 Berks?

40 open professional jobs are listed in Berks County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. BAYADA Home Health Care has the most openings.