Compare 11 Labor Studies. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $61,055.
Labor Studies programs produce graduates earning between $47,260 and $83,008—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 11 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Saint Joseph's University's Labor Studies program leads with graduates earning $83,008, well above the state average of $61,055. At #2, Immaculata University delivers $70,195 despite its smaller 13-student cohort, while Penn State's 361-graduate program produces $69,139—proof that program size doesn't determine earnings quality.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Saint Joseph's graduates borrow $25,500 and face just a 5.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31, students can clear their loans with about 4 months of salary while loan payments barely impact their budget.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $83,008 | 44 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Manageable |
| #2 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $70,195 | 13 | $27,000 | Excellent | $34,053 | Challenging |
| #3 | $69,139 | 361 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Temple UniversityPublic | $66,841 | 150 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #5 | $60,609 | 65 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $59,845 | 31 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Geneva CollegePrivate | $56,414 | 12 | $25,198 | Good | $25,183 | Challenging |
| #8 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $53,616 | 11 | $25,788 | Good | $33,790 | High |
| #9 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $52,545 | 19 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,366 | High |
| #10 | King's CollegePrivate | $52,133 | 8 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #11 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $47,260 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
