# Pennsylvania State University: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (bachelor's)

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 52.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/business-management-marketing-and-related-support-services-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,306
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $104,205 (U.S. median for this major: $70,975 across 36 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,028 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $73,790): +$30,415
- Versus the U.S. median: +$33,230

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $104,205 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 | $19,845 | $83,349 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 2.3 years |

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

## Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $104,205 | $24,028 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Widener University | $73,790 | $27,000 | $25,759 | 68% |
| Point Park University | $47,669 | $27,000 | $25,942 | 59% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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