# University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Public college in Johnstown, PA. IPEDS ID 215284.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-johnstown · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-johnstown.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 95% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,202 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 39% of PA colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $66,125; beats 75% of PA colleges and 81% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,106 |
| 30-48k | $10,488 |
| 48-75k | $15,248 |
| 75-110k | $19,887 |
| 110k+ | $24,980 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $66,125 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,106 | $43,557 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,488 | $45,203 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,248 | $65,719 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,887 | $85,713 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,980 | $107,664 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $30,349 in-state; about $42,223 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,906 in-state, $26,780 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,290; books: $750

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–610; SAT math: 485–610; ACT: 22–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,246 applicants, 3,113 admitted, 474 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 95%, ACT 22–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 96%, ACT 19–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (35 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $78,075 | $110,417 | $26,837 |
| Computer Science | $77,599 | $108,680 | $26,977 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,853 | $102,572 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,072 | $97,324 | $26,548 |
| Finance | $61,062 | $95,087 | $24,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,406 | $90,768 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $55,762 | $83,516 | $22,662 |
| Accounting | $57,966 | $82,966 | $25,299 |
| Information Science / Studies | $59,951 | $81,117 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,943 | $77,608 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $50,529 | $76,549 | $25,782 |
| Marketing | $46,239 | $75,461 | $25,606 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $72,587 | not reported |
| Chemistry | $43,571 | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $35,390 | $66,231 | $25,900 |
| Biochemistry | $33,554 | $63,707 | $26,558 |
| Biology | $33,576 | $62,744 | $25,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $34,380 | $62,698 | $26,000 |
| Business | $45,781 | $57,594 | $26,625 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,652 | $57,456 | $26,000 |
| Writing | $35,700 | $57,012 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | $37,937 | $56,143 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,377 | $54,379 | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences | $43,431 | $54,069 | $27,000 |
| History | $29,591 | $53,682 | $24,400 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,959 | $52,837 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | not reported | $51,775 | not reported |
| Sociology | $30,274 | $51,654 | $25,000 |
| Literature | $23,868 | $45,749 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,248 | $45,202 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | $28,467 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer Science → Software developer: median wage $100,340 (Johnstown, PA), $126,550 (PA), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $76,210 (Johnstown, PA), $97,920 (PA), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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