Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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793
students enrolled
169
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,910
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 | 32% | 54 |
| Health professions | 20% | 33 |
| Psychology | 11% | 18 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 10% | 16 |
| Computer & information sciences | 9% | 15 |
AI and data programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lackawanna County, where the college is.
70
open professional jobs
7
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.4%
unemployment in Lackawanna County
2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier
$64,691
median household income
Lackawanna County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (11 open), operations (15 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: General Dynamics OTS (7), Lockheed Martin (4), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (4), Baker Tilly (3), Bank of America (3), Bazooka Candy Brands (2), Canpack US (2), EDI Staffing (2).
What they hire for: Operations (15), Engineering (14), Sales (11), Finance (8), Clinical (5), Legal (5). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Lackawanna CountyScranton · 570-963-4671 · Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton enrolls about 793 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. It awards about 169 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton?
- 70 open professional jobs are listed in Lackawanna County, 7 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. General Dynamics OTS 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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