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416
students enrolled
86
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,305
average net price a year
Tuition $13,824 in state, $23,316 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 | 26% | 22 |
| Engineering technologies | 16% | 14 |
| Health professions | 16% | 14 |
| Computer & information sciences | 15% | 13 |
| Biological sciences | 9% | 8 |
AI and data programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Westmoreland County, where the college is.
91
open professional jobs
10
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
2.9%
unemployment in Westmoreland County
2026-09 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$72,468
median household income
Westmoreland County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering technologies, health professions, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (13 open), operations (21 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: FirstEnergy Akron (12), Kennametal (7), Re Build Manufacturing (5), Apex Companies (3), Flagger Force (3), Westinghouse Electric Company (3), Alpha Agency (2), Amazon (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (24), Operations (21), Sales (13), Finance (10), Human Resources (4), Executive Leadership (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Westmoreland/Fayette Workforce Investment Board.
- PA CareerLink - Alle-KiskiNew Kensington · 8am-4pm Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm Wednesday
- PA CareerLink - Westmoreland County at YoungwoodYoungwood · 724-755-2330 · 8am - 4pm Mon - Thurs; 9am - 4pm Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington enrolls about 416 students and is a public 4-year institution in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It awards about 86 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington?
- 91 open professional jobs are listed in Westmoreland County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. FirstEnergy Akron has the most openings.
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