Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Public four-year university in Erie, PA that costs an average of $23,165 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 47% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,165
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$71,762

PublicMidsize suburb3,240 undergraduates

Cost of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,913
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,004
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$27,254
Housing and food (on campus)$15,346
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$23,165

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,269
$30,001–48,000$15,711
$48,001–75,000$17,168
$75,001–110,000$23,716
$110,001+$30,059

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate97%
Average SAT1,228
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)560–650
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)560–660
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)25–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate47%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$60,829
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$71,762
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)29th of 113 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,500
Typical monthly loan payment$278 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans59%

Majors and programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Engineering70$85,528$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences1$84,461$22,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72$82,877$23,749
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering34$82,304$26,000
Industrial Engineering33$81,854$25,625
Mechanical Engineering136$75,796$24,250
Polymer/Plastics Engineering63$74,572$27,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians16$74,494—
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians57$70,820$27,000
Computer Science60$70,117$22,750
Finance and Financial Management Services90$69,230$22,147
Management Information Systems and Services47$68,666$25,000
Mathematics13$67,059$23,250
Accounting and Related Services56$64,480$25,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods71$63,116$23,074
Economics3$60,469$21,500
Marketing61$58,892$24,352
Business Administration, Management and Operations48$56,682$26,375
Physics3$55,968$20,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication30$49,422$22,250
Chemistry18$48,918$23,182
Natural Resources Conservation and Research29$47,703$21,500
Political Science and Government19$46,124$23,250
Communication and Media Studies26$45,444$22,488
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27$44,879$26,000
Biological and Physical Sciences1$40,786$23,601
Biology76$38,378$23,250
Psychology61$37,593$23,642
History12$37,190$21,921
English Language and Literature11$35,537$23,361
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8$34,927$24,179
Nutrition Sciences1$29,775$23,250
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management1——
Business/Managerial Economics28——
International Business13——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies11——

Certificate programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5$95,718$18,750
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management12$72,546$26,000
Management Information Systems and Services76$65,324$26,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants2$59,098—
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1$53,216—
Finance and Financial Management Services18$52,980$26,945
Accounting and Related Services16——
Area Studies7——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology4——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs2——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services13——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians14——
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies1——
International/Globalization Studies4——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods2——
Psychology8——
Psychology, Other6——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication5——
Security Science and Technology1——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians9$58,264—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6$39,818$16,000
Business/Commerce13$38,044$13,687
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians4——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations61$122,042$44,875
Manufacturing Engineering13$118,435—
Accounting and Related Services6$81,321$20,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology14$46,486$51,162

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations19——
Business/Commerce8——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Finance and Financial Management Services2——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg$21,12987%$58,077
East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg$21,08492%$59,893
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville$18,81786%$58,443
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonAbington$14,42997%$71,762
Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown$22,14691%$57,647
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HarrisburgMiddletown$16,75398%$71,762
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana$17,39191%$57,182
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock$19,97271%$57,995

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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

TypePublic four-year university
LocationErie, PA
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates3,240
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitebehrend.psu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,228 on the SAT.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,913 a year (tuition and fees: $16,004 in-state, $27,254 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,165 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,269.

How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $71,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($85,528 a year after graduation).

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's graduation rate?

47% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.