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Associate+4% vs national median56 grads tracked

Information Science/Studies at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango

Ranked 24th of 53 associate programs in Information Science/Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,984
middle 50%: $28,103 – $54,615
Median · 5 years out
$59,422
middle 50%: $41,019 – $79,787
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $44,173 – $104,398

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Information Science/Studies (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango's associate program in Information Science/Studies earn a median $37,984 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $57,147 for this field, ranking 24th of 53 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,580 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The) - Fayette, The Eberly Campus
$63,346 · 5 yrs out
Manchester Community College
$63,134 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - York
$61,992 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Schuylkill
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$59,953 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$59,712 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Scranton
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Wilkes-Barre
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Jamestown Community College
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$57,726 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
Tompkins Cortland Community College
$57,147 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,351 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$87,320 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$46,593 · 5 yrs out

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