Cost of Peru State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,767 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,640 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,944 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $10,005 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,332 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,800 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,907 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,821 |
| $110,001+ | $15,311 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Peru State's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Peru State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 183 | $56,425 | $24,725 |
| Psychology | 72 | $39,572 | $22,932 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 52 | $39,371 | $22,831 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $37,271 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Education | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 31 | — | $19,000 |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| History | 3 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Curriculum and Instruction | 224 | $55,347 | $15,702 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Nebraska
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | — | — | $81,009 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron | $12,662 | — | $51,365 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne | $15,534 | — | $50,482 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | $17,891 | 89% | $55,176 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | $12,898 | 87% | $59,749 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | $16,214 | 87% | $61,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Peru State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,767 a year (tuition and fees: $8,640). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,005 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,332.
How much do Peru State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,905 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($56,425 a year after graduation).
What is Peru State's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.