Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois — DuBois, PA

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at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois · DuBois, PA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $55,455/yr starting out — that's 85% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $18,192/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $81,878 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$28,775/yr

Starting Salary

$55,455

Finish Rate

29%

$28,775/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $18,192/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $10,583/yr)

4 Years Total

$115,100

Typical Debt

$25,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,110

What You'd Really Pay

$81,878

That's about $284/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$554,550

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$81,878

Pays for Itself In

3.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+85%

Ahead After 10 Years

$472,672

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed23.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost11.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate4.4/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.