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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #405 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $64,804 four years after enrollment, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nursing #41 among nonprofit four-year institutions for return on investment — a program-level anchor that reflects West Chester University of Pennsylvania's strength in business and applied fields. West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn about $5,965 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 32.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #578 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions, a position driven by the university's combination of accessible net pricing and solid graduate earnings across its business-dominant program mix.
Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #405 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 72.4 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university located in West Chester, PA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania enrolls roughly 14,164 undergraduates. Retention sits at 83.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 70.5%, reflecting solid degree-completion performance for a broad-access regional university. The composite is anchored by return on investment. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #578 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 61.0 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $64,804 four years after enrollment, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,965 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 32.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business is the institution's dominant program family and a key driver of those outcomes. Access and mobility round out the composite picture. West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits about 78.4% of applicants, reflecting a broad-access admissions posture, and 25.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants while 28.1% are first-generation college students. West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in the 83.0 percentile for mobility and the 73.6 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, indicating that the university serves a meaningful share of lower-income and first-generation students and converts that enrollment into solid long-run outcomes. Affordability sits in the 39.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, shaped by the public-tuition structure and the financial-aid reach typical of Pennsylvania regional universities.
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok's published cost of attendance is $28,394. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,018, while higher-income families pay approximately $24,715. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #862 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry. 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. Families should review the institution's financial aid page for details on need-based aid, merit scholarships, and the application process. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,804, debt service and long-term affordability depend significantly on program choice and borrowing decisions. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and detailed affordability analysis, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok is a public university in Elizabeth, PA, with a program portfolio centered on Business — a strong fit for students whose academic and religious commitments align with that focus and who are seeking a close-knit, mission-driven learning environment. Graduates earn in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #578 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. 25.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body that includes a meaningful share of lower-income families. Students and families weighing affordability should review net price by income band carefully, as outcomes at institutions of this type vary considerably by aid package and household circumstances. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the institution's program concentration in Business means students pursuing applied professional or STEM-oriented careers will find limited direct program alignment here, and the specialized mission shapes both the academic environment and the post-graduation pathways available to graduates.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania's program mix is anchored in Business, with meaningful concentrations also in Business (26% of graduates), Education (11%), and Arts (3%). The university's largest programs by graduate volume are Teacher Education (288 graduates), Business Administration (240 graduates), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (239 graduates), Psychology, General (226 graduates), and Kinesiology (205 graduates), reflecting a broad applied-professional orientation across 42 programs.
The highest aggregate-return program — combining enrollment scale with strong early-career pay — is Nursing, which serves as a key economic driver for graduates entering the regional workforce. Among the 1 programs that meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, Nursing stands out as the institution's strongest nationally ranked program.
Azimuth ranks Nursing #41 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a cohort of 204 graduates earning median earnings of $98,013 four years after enrollment. That combination of cohort scale and earnings positions Nursing as a high-return pathway for students who pursue it at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
The broader program portfolio reflects a career-oriented institution where applied business, health-related, and education fields account for a substantial share of degree output. Programs in these families are generally high-mobility or stable-local-labor pathways — graduates tend to enter the workforce directly rather than continuing to graduate school, which means four-year earnings figures reflect near-term labor-market outcomes rather than an undercount of longer-term trajectories.
For context on how these program families align with national labor-market demand, see the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/).
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15113 ranked) | PA | 93% | $52,416 | #15113 | Compare |
Kent State University At Kent Similar quality tier (#15119 ranked) | OH | 86% | $45,388 | #15119 | Compare |
Suny Brockport Similar quality tier in Northeast (#14060 ranked) | NY | 71% | $54,496 | #14060 | Compare |
University Of Wyoming Similar quality tier (#15126 ranked) | WY | 97% | $56,880 | #15126 | Compare |
Southern University And A & M College Similar quality tier (#12007 ranked) | LA | 35% | $43,371 | #12007 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok's published cost of attendance is $28,394. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $17,018, while higher-income families pay approximately $24,715. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #862 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry. 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.
Families should review the institution's financial aid page for details on need-based aid, merit scholarships, and the application process. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,804, debt service and long-term affordability depend significantly on program choice and borrowing decisions.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and detailed affordability analysis, use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,804, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,965 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 32.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #578 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 61.0 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to PA's no-degree earnings baseline of $33,196, the state median earnings of working adults ages 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is anchored in Business, which forms the largest share of degree output and connects graduates to stable, well-paying career paths. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment scale with strong four-year earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile.
Among the most popular programs, Teacher Education (graduating 288 students annually) and Business Administration (240 graduates) enroll the largest cohorts and lead to competitive early-career outcomes. On the higher-earning end, Nursing ranks #41 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with graduates earning median earnings of $98,013 four years after enrollment — 1.10x the national benchmark for the field.
The program mix also spans Business (26% of graduates), Education (11%), and Arts (3%), reflecting a broad but professionally oriented curriculum that supports solid earnings across multiple fields.
