# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Altoona, PA. IPEDS 214689, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-altoona/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,941
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,637 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,917 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $98,637): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,160

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,637 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 | $16,017 | $68,072 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,546 | $70,321 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,464 | $82,722 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,562 | $100,139 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $28,263 | $120,118 | 1.9 years |

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

## Information Technology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $104,383 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Drexel University | $101,488 | $31,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $98,637 | $26,917 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $98,637 | $26,917 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $98,637 | $26,917 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $98,637 | $26,917 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $98,637 | $26,917 | $15,521 | 19% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $77,250 | $29,425 | $25,110 | 54% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $69,048 | $27,622 | $15,699 | 55% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $77,540 Altoona, PA, $86,140 PA, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $87,660 Altoona, PA, $100,150 PA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $128,380 Altoona, PA, $163,910 PA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035

## 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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