Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How University of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $77,285 | $76,120 | -2% |
| La Salle University | $63,073 | $64,560 | +2% |
| Cabrini University | $56,407 | $63,616 | +13% |
| Wilkes University | $60,471 | $62,428 | +3% |
| Cedar Crest College | $59,798 | $55,662 | -7% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia | $66,104 | $77,285 | $76,120 | — | — |
 La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia | $35,570 | $63,073 | $64,560 | — | — |
 York College of PennsylvaniaYork | $24,606 | $63,072 | — | — | — |
 Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre | $42,286 | $60,471 | $62,428 | — | — |
 Cedar Crest CollegeAllentown | $44,934 | $59,798 | $55,662 | — | — |
 Holy Family UniversityPhiladelphia | $33,968 | $58,924 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
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Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Pennsylvania, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.