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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #655 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,894 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 69.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #1002 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #655 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public baccalaureate college in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania enrolls roughly 617 undergraduates. Retention stands at 68.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 40.6%, reflecting the institution's commitment to student completion. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania serves a student body with significant economic diversity. 66.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 44.7% are first-generation college students, positioning the institution as an access point for students from lower-income and under-represented backgrounds. The composite ranking reflects a balanced profile across Azimuth's four pillars: Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #1179 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,894 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 69.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and mobility sit in the 87.8 and 32.3 percentiles respectively, while affordability ranks in the 73.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio is anchored in Business, which aligns with regional labor-market demand and supports graduates into stable career pathways. For students seeking a public institution with broad access, meaningful financial aid reach, and outcomes that reflect real economic progress relative to comparable peers, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers a transparent, data-grounded choice.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $26,782. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $13,585, middle-income families pay around $14,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,493. Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #379 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Cheyney University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, as well as state and institutional aid. The institution's affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,785; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,647. Private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,989, median federal debt of $21,785 projects to a monthly payment of about $246 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Cheyney, PA that provides access to a four-year degree for students seeking a business-focused education in PA. Its program mix leans heavily toward Business, which accounts for 23% of degrees. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $49,989, placing Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,894 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 69.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 66.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 44.7% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 5.1 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix favors business-oriented fields over STEM or health disciplines, and the earnings trajectory reflects PA's regional labor market rather than national trends. Students whose interests align with those areas and who plan to stay in PA will find a focused program mix and access to a four-year degree.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $26,782. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $13,585, middle-income families pay around $14,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,493.
Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #379 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Cheyney University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, as well as state and institutional aid. The institution's affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,785; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,647. Private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,989, median federal debt of $21,785 projects to a monthly payment of about $246 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $49,989, placing Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,894 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 69.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #1179 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Sociology reports 15 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,889. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 12 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,072.
Sociology
15 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
12 graduates
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's program mix centers on business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on workforce-ready credentials. Sociology is the largest program with 15 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Business Administration, Biology, General, and Communication and Media Studies.
Across 7 programs serving roughly 67 students annually, the institution concentrates in Business (representing 23% of graduates), Social Sciences (20%), and Education (4%). The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied fields where graduates enter the workforce directly.
Sociology graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $47,889 with 15 graduates, while Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $44,072 with 12 graduates. These programs represent the institution's highest-earning pathways and align with the broader business and professional orientation that defines Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's academic portfolio.
The program mix reflects a deliberate institutional focus on career-aligned credentials in high-demand fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand, particularly in business services and applied professional sectors where many graduates secure employment.
