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 -- Shenango looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $982,319 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 11.9 years.
4-year net cost
$72,380
Estimated debt
$37,638
Early salary signal
$94,169
Graduation rate
42%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($72,380), estimated debt ($37,638), early-career salary ($94,169), 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.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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81
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$982,319
Salary Outlook
$94,169
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
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77
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$832,551
Salary Outlook
$80,242
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
4.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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71
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$733,220
Salary Outlook
$71,005
Estimated Debt
$37,638
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.
CERTIFICATE
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65
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$655,732
Salary Outlook
$63,799
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
5.9 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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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$602,065
Salary Outlook
$58,809
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
6.4 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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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$584,551
Salary Outlook
$57,180
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
6.6 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
$517,313
Salary Outlook
$50,928
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
7.4 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
$457,783
Salary Outlook
$45,392
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
8.3 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
$446,728
Salary Outlook
$44,364
Estimated Debt
$37,638
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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46
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$438,030
Salary Outlook
$43,555
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
8.6 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
$428,082
Salary Outlook
$42,630
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
8.8 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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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$358,478
Salary Outlook
$36,158
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
10.4 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.
BACHELORS
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$355,014
Salary Outlook
$35,836
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
10.5 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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30
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$309,735
Salary Outlook
$31,625
Estimated Debt
$37,638
Payback
11.9 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
81
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,342,200
Risk-adjusted ROI
$982,319
Value at risk
$1,359,881
Payback
4 years
CERTIFICATE
77
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,985,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$832,551
Value at risk
$1,152,549
Payback
4.7 years
BACHELORS
71
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,748,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$733,220
Value at risk
$1,015,040
Payback
5.3 years
CERTIFICATE
65
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,563,500
Risk-adjusted ROI
$655,732
Value at risk
$907,768
Payback
5.9 years
BACHELORS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,435,540
Risk-adjusted ROI
$602,065
Value at risk
$833,475
Payback
6.4 years
BACHELORS
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,393,780
Risk-adjusted ROI
$584,551
Value at risk
$809,229
Payback
6.6 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,233,460
Risk-adjusted ROI
$517,313
Value at risk
$716,147
Payback
7.4 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,091,520
Risk-adjusted ROI
$457,783
Value at risk
$633,737
Payback
8.3 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,065,160
Risk-adjusted ROI
$446,728
Value at risk
$618,432
Payback
8.5 years
BACHELORS
46
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,044,420
Risk-adjusted ROI
$438,030
Value at risk
$606,390
Payback
8.6 years
ASSOCIATE
44
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,020,700
Risk-adjusted ROI
$428,082
Value at risk
$592,618
Payback
8.8 years
ASSOCIATE
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$854,740
Risk-adjusted ROI
$358,478
Value at risk
$496,262
Payback
10.4 years
BACHELORS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$846,480
Risk-adjusted ROI
$355,014
Value at risk
$491,466
Payback
10.5 years
ASSOCIATE
30
High Risk
On-time ROI
$738,520
Risk-adjusted ROI
$309,735
Value at risk
$428,785
Payback
11.9 years
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