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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #695 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,876 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #295 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #695 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public master's university in Kutztown, PA, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls roughly 6,180 undergraduates. Retention is 77.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 53.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional public institution. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania draws strength from its focus on teacher preparation and education-related fields. 32.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.7% are first-generation college students, positioning the university as an accessible pathway for students from lower-income and non-college-educated backgrounds. Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #1009 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,876 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability anchor the institution's value proposition. With broad admission and a student body weighted toward Pell-eligible and first-generation learners, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania sits in the 58.1 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university's affordability profile — reflected in the 37.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — makes it a realistic option for families seeking a degree without excessive debt burden. Mobility outcomes, sitting in the 80.1 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, show that graduates move into stable careers aligned with the education and human-services sectors that dominate the region's labor market.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $29,866. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,957, middle-income families pay around $19,306, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,759. Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #886 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. Kutztown's affordability profile reflects its public-university tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Many students receive need-based scholarships that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the specific aid package depends on individual financial circumstances and the FAFSA. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,389; 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 a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,608, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a strong fit for students interested in education, social sciences, and applied fields who want a public university experience in PA. Its outcomes are especially compelling for Pell-eligible and first-generation students, who benefit from broad access and solid graduation rates backed by earnings that earn about $7,876 less than similar students at comparable institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $55,608, placing Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution sits in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The aid structure is need-based. For admitted Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 32.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.7% are first-generation — that structure can meaningfully close the gap between the published cost and what families actually pay. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 90.8% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors education and social sciences over STEM fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find solid outcomes and an affordable net price.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $29,866. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,957, middle-income families pay around $19,306, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,759.
Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #886 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.
Kutztown's affordability profile reflects its public-university tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Many students receive need-based scholarships that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the specific aid package depends on individual financial circumstances and the FAFSA. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,389; 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 a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,608, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $55,608, placing Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania sits in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #1009 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on education and human services fields, which dominate the institution's degree output.
Business Administration is the largest program with 221 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,407, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 148 students earning median 4-year earnings of $51,346, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $46,253 across 107 graduates.
Criminal Justice and Special Education and Teaching round out the top programs, with median 4-year earnings of $55,068 and $54,845 respectively. The concentration in Education — a field with steady regional demand in Pennsylvania — shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and reflects Kutztown's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and human services professionals.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Similar quality tier (#19190 ranked) | GA | 76% | $34,996 | #19190 | Compare |
Purdue University Fort Wayne Similar quality tier (#19209 ranked) | IN | 84% | $45,872 | #19209 | Compare |
Truman State University Similar quality tier (#19179 ranked) | MO | 84% | $56,280 | #19179 | Compare |
University Of Southern Indiana Similar quality tier (#19214 ranked) | IN | 96% | $47,605 | #19214 | Compare |
Emporia State University Similar quality tier (#19171 ranked) | KS | 98% | $47,601 | #19171 | Compare |
Physics
11 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
67 graduates
Biology, General
44 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
221 graduates
Political Science and Government
15 graduates
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's program mix centers on Education, a signature aligned with the institution's identity as a regional comprehensive public university. Business Administration is the largest program with 221 graduates annually, followed by Teacher Education, Psychology, General, Criminal Justice, and Special Education and Teaching.
The institution serves 1,375 students across 33 programs, with 0 meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied and professional fields.
Artificial Intelligence leads with median earnings of $74,677 four years after enrollment across 67 graduates, followed by Business Administration at $65,407 with 221 graduates and Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies at $56,525 with 60 graduates. Criminal Justice graduates earn $55,068, and Special Education and Teaching reaches $54,845.
These programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings capture meaningful labor-market outcomes in fields with stable regional demand. The program portfolio emphasizes preparation for teaching, human services, and business roles — fields that anchor Pennsylvania's regional labor market and align with the institution's mission as a public comprehensive university.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's dominant program families align with workforce demand in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.
