Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA

Astronomy and Astrophysics

at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA

Poor Value

Probably not worth it

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $22,853/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $32,598/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $139,502 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$39,160/yr

Starting Salary

$22,853

Finish Rate

85.7%

$39,160/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $32,598/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $6,562/yr)

4 Years Total

$156,640

Typical Debt

$25,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,110

What You'd Really Pay

$139,502

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

You'd earn (with degree)$228,530

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$139,502

Salary Boost

+-24%

Ahead After 10 Years

$89,028

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost5.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.9/15

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.