Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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859
students enrolled
131
degrees and certificates a year
18%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,220
average net price a year
Tuition $14,624 in state, $24,562 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 46% | 60 |
| Computer & information sciences | 18% | 24 |
| Psychology | 15% | 20 |
| Health professions | 13% | 17 |
| Biological sciences | 4% | 5 |
AI and data programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lehigh County, where the college is.
233
open professional jobs
27
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
10 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Lehigh County
2026-09 · down 1.5 points from a year earlier
$77,493
median household income
Lehigh County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (22 open), sales (37 open), operations (43 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (16 open), strategy (1 open).
Hiring most: Lutron (33), PPL (31), Air Products (13), Chobani (6), Cintas (5), Air Products (4), Honeywell International (4), ADP - Automatic Data Processing (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (60), Operations (43), Sales (37), Finance (22), Human Resources (16), Data & Analytics (5). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.
- PA CareerLink - Lehigh ValleyAllentown · 610-437-5627 · 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley enrolls about 859 students and is a public 4-year institution in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It awards about 131 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- 18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley?
- 233 open professional jobs are listed in Lehigh County, 27 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lutron 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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