Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,484

2018 Average Net Price

$21,678

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

14,458

20.7% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a higher education institution located in Centre County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus were Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (208 degrees awarded), Homeland Security (158 degrees), and Labor & Industrial Relations (156 degrees).

In 2019, 4,331 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. 48.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,010 degrees), 8.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (369 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is $13,484, which is $−9,700 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is $13,484

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,678.

In 2018, 66% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-World Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,484

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was $13,484.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,678

2018 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,678. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 1.49% with respect to 2017, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus had a total enrollment of 14,458 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is 2,991 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,467. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% White, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 6.59% Black or African American, 4.83% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.8%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,458 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is 2,991 and the part-time enrollment is 11,467. This means that 20.7% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pennsylvania State University-World Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
9,915 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,442 enrolled students
Black or African American
953 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is 68.6% White, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 6.59% Black or African American, 4.83% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 393 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 147 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is white (3,010 degrees awarded). There were 8.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (369 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (208 degrees awarded), followed by Homeland Security (158 degrees) and Labor & Industrial Relations (156 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (139 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (519 degrees), and Social Sciences (374 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in 2019 are Math & Statistics (139 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (519 degrees), Social Sciences (374 degrees), Protective Services (247 degrees), and Agriculture (62 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are Math & Statistics (139 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (519 degrees), Social Sciences (374 degrees), Protective Services (247 degrees), and Agriculture (62 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.

Most Common (2019)

Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
208 degree-majors awarded
Homeland Security
158 degree-majors awarded
Labor & Industrial Relations
156 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common masters degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,239

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

2,092

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 2,239 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,092).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in Information Science, which is 3.46 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus in Labor & Industrial Relations, which is 2.35 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is Male and White (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
3,010 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
369 degrees awarded
Asian
227 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is white (3,010 degrees awarded). There were 8.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (369 degrees).

3.26% of degree recipients (141 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Male
1,546 degrees awarded
White Female
1,464 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
185 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is white male (1,546 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1464 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 104 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 72 employees, and Management with 71 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

104 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 104 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 72 employees, and Management with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.