Pennsylvania Western University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pennsylvania Western University at a glance

• 7,451

  students enrolled

• 4,143

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,256

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,716 in state, $11,574 out of state

• $38,474

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,295

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Pennsylvania Western University

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

• 113

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Washington County

  2026-09 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $77,487

  median household income

  Washington County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (16 open), sales (8 open), operations (15 open).

Hiring most: General Dynamics Mission Systems (14), 84 Lumber (11), Dewberry (5), EQT (4), Giant Eagle (4), Synopsys (4), Creative Financial Staffing (3), Hoistcrane (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (40), Finance (16), Operations (15), Human Resources (11), Sales (8), Data & Analytics (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Mon ValleyCharleroi · 724-379-4750 · Mon.,Tues.,Wed. Thur., 8:00am to 4:00pm; Fri.,10:00 am to 4:00pm
• PA CareerLink - Washington CountyWashington · 724-223-4500 · 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon, Tue, Thur, & Fri; 10am - 4:00pm Wed

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown · 6,180 students
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• Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg · 9,210 students

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania Western University?

Pennsylvania Western University enrolls about 7,451 students and is a public 4-year institution in California, Pennsylvania. It awards about 4,143 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Western University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pennsylvania Western University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,474 six years after entry and $47,295 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pennsylvania Western University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Pennsylvania Western University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Pennsylvania Western University?

113 open professional jobs are listed in Washington County, 14 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. General Dynamics Mission Systems has the most openings.