PA | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Pennsylvania State University -- DuBois looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $596,310 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.5 years.
4-year net cost
$69,712
Estimated debt
$36,250
Early salary signal
$71,503
Graduation rate
34%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($69,712), estimated debt ($36,250), early-career salary ($71,503), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$596,310
Salary Outlook
$71,503
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
5.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$571,912
Salary Outlook
$68,689
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
5.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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57
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$445,673
Salary Outlook
$54,127
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
6.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$417,935
Salary Outlook
$50,928
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
7.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$392,943
Salary Outlook
$48,045
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
7.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$369,945
Salary Outlook
$45,392
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$368,606
Salary Outlook
$45,238
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$361,033
Salary Outlook
$44,364
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
8.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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44
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$346,001
Salary Outlook
$42,630
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
8.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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38
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$311,440
Salary Outlook
$38,644
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
9.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$289,890
Salary Outlook
$36,158
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
10 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$287,097
Salary Outlook
$35,836
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
10.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
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30
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$250,596
Salary Outlook
$31,625
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
11.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
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27
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$227,091
Salary Outlook
$28,914
Estimated Debt
$36,250
Payback
12.5 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,763,708
Risk-adjusted ROI
$596,310
Value at risk
$1,167,398
Payback
5.1 years
BACHELORS
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,691,548
Risk-adjusted ROI
$571,912
Value at risk
$1,119,636
Payback
5.3 years
ASSOCIATE
57
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,318,168
Risk-adjusted ROI
$445,673
Value at risk
$872,495
Payback
6.7 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,236,128
Risk-adjusted ROI
$417,935
Value at risk
$818,193
Payback
7.1 years
ASSOCIATE
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,162,208
Risk-adjusted ROI
$392,943
Value at risk
$769,265
Payback
7.5 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,094,188
Risk-adjusted ROI
$369,945
Value at risk
$724,243
Payback
8 years
ASSOCIATE
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,090,228
Risk-adjusted ROI
$368,606
Value at risk
$721,622
Payback
8 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,067,828
Risk-adjusted ROI
$361,033
Value at risk
$706,795
Payback
8.2 years
ASSOCIATE
44
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,023,368
Risk-adjusted ROI
$346,001
Value at risk
$677,367
Payback
8.5 years
BACHELORS
38
High Risk
On-time ROI
$921,148
Risk-adjusted ROI
$311,440
Value at risk
$609,708
Payback
9.4 years
ASSOCIATE
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$857,408
Risk-adjusted ROI
$289,890
Value at risk
$567,518
Payback
10 years
BACHELORS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$849,148
Risk-adjusted ROI
$287,097
Value at risk
$562,051
Payback
10.1 years
ASSOCIATE
30
High Risk
On-time ROI
$741,188
Risk-adjusted ROI
$250,596
Value at risk
$490,592
Payback
11.5 years
ASSOCIATE
27
High Risk
On-time ROI
$671,668
Risk-adjusted ROI
$227,091
Value at risk
$444,577
Payback
12.5 years
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