Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 41 programs with available earnings data.
#159 nationally
$59K median earnings
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 85K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science.Small sample | #175 | $85,353★ | — | 19 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Small sample | #199 | $64,063 | — | 15 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Small sample | #210 | $55,512 | — | 11 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | #247 | $66,300★ | $28,175 | 47 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | #198 | $64,030 | $24,298 | 343 |
Health graduates earn 71K on average, with 2 programs ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | #159 | $89,958★ | $29,557 | 181 |
| Public Health.Small sample | — | $75,679 | — | 9 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | #3 | $73,383 | $23,415 | 55 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | #7 | $72,432 | — | 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | #44 | $70,181 | $20,806 | 42 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | #12 | $66,538 | $24,906 | 65 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Small sample | #37 | $50,836 | — | 12 |
Physics. leads sciences & mathematics with 74K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics.Small sample | — | $73,703★ | — | 5 |
| Chemistry.Small sample | #124 | $63,088 | — | 12 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | #186 | $62,779 | — | 14 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | #17 | $60,075 | $23,115 | 43 |
| Biology, General. | #268 | $53,988 | — | 72 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics.Small sample | #200 | $62,798★ | — | 14 |
| Political Science and Government. | #192 | $56,161 | — | 27 |
| Anthropology.Small sample | — | $53,927 | — | 9 |
| Sociology.Small sample | #160 | $50,984 | — | 19 |
| Psychology, General. | #200 | $49,137 | $19,500 | 137 |
| Social Work. | #140 | $48,454 | $21,300 | 92 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. leads communications with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | #62 | $56,381★ | $27,566 | 56 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | #182 | $52,825 | $39,773 | 89 |
Humanities & Arts graduates earn 45K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language.Small sample | #2 | $59,134★ | — | 18 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Small sample | #51 | $48,495 | — | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | #161 | $46,990 | — | 49 |
| History. | #237 | $46,133 | — | 26 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | #154 | $46,030 | — | 43 |
| Music.Small sample | #104 | $42,481 | — | 19 |
| Design and Applied Arts.Small sample | #126 | $38,583 | — | 10 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | #216 | $33,682 | — | 24 |
Special Education and Teaching. leads education with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. | #34 | $51,949★ | $30,000 | 55 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | #126 | $48,662 | $39,000 | 147 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Small sample | #106 | $56,107 | — | 12 |
Criminal Justice graduates earn 65K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology. | #2 | $73,289★ | $22,022 | 84 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | #103 | $55,909 | $28,789 | 147 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. leads other & interdisciplinary with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | #127 | $53,736★ | $30,443 | 98 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.Small sample | #16 | $52,571 | — | 16 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
